# THE DOBBINS**CC~?vfPANY** 

# January 12, 2015 United States Department ofTransportation FederalAviationAdministration 8oo IndependenceAve, SW Washington, DC 20591 RE: Petitionfor Exemptionfrom certainTitle 14 CFRs inregards to Section 333 ofthe FAA Modernization & 

# ReformAct of2012 concerning UnmannedAerial Systems (UAS) To whomit may concern: Good day. Perthis letterofrequest, I seekexemptionfrom several Title 14 CFRs that relate to the commercial use ofunmanned aerial systems (UAS). Thefollowing will be includedinthis request: Name & 

# information ofPetitioner; Executive Summaryof Petitioner summarizingthe rules Petitioner seeks exemptionfrom andreasons the exemptions would serve thepublicgood; SpecificTitle 14 CFRs to which an exemption is sought; the extent & 

# reasons for therequestedexemptions; reasons why safetywould notbe compromised. PERSONALINFORMATION Name Richard Bowden Dobbins 

# (hereafterreferredto as "Petitioner") Company The Dobbins Company Address 3827CliffCrest Dr. Smyrna, Georgia 30080 404-451-1595 rick@dobbinscompany.com EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Petitionerwas born onDecember 7, 1959 inAtlanta, Ga. andis a US citizen. Heis the CEO ofThe Dobbins Companywhich hasbeeninbusiness since 1975. The Dobbins Companyis a consultingfirm whoseprimaryclients arebanks and commercialfinance companies located mainlyinthe southeastUSA. Thepetitioneris a licensedprivatepilot with aninstrumentrating. Hehas previouslyowned a 1975 Cessna Cardinal RG. Petitionerhas neverbeen citedfor anyFAAviolations. Since 2013, Petitionerhas owned a DJI Phantom 2 

# and a Phantom 2 

# Vision UAS. As ahobbyist, Petitionerhasbecome veryproficientwiththe Phantommodels with over 100hours flown intype. Petitioneris requesting an exemptionfrom the currentrules in Section 333which governtheuses of UASs for commercialpurposes. The Petitioner seeks authorizationto perform commercial UAS operationsfor real estateinspections. This wouldinclude residential, commercial andruralproperties. Pmspective customers and clients wouldincludereal

P. 0. Box 20001 • 

# Atlanta, GA 30325 • 404-352-2638

# estate agents & 

# brokers, management companies, insurance companies & 

# vendors, banks andprivate propertyowners. The Title 14 CFRs exemptions thatthis 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 citedbelow. PUBLIC GOOD 

# Aerial videographyfor geographical awareness andfor real estatemarketing and inspectionshasbeen aroundfor alongtimethroughmannedfixed wing aircraft and helicopters. Butfor smallbusiness owners, its expensehasbeen cost-prohibitive. Grantingthis exemptionto the Petitionerwould allowhimto providethis service at a muchlower cost. Further, the small UAS beingutilized inthis applicationwill pose no threatto thepublicgiven its small size andlackofcombustiblefuel when comparedto largermanned aircraft. The operation ofthis UASwill minimize ecological damage andpromote economic growthbyprovidinginformationto businesses & 

# individuals in themetroAtlanta andnorth Georgia area. DESCRIPTION OFUAVTO BEDEPLOYED UNDERREQUESTED EXEMPTIONS 

# Petitioner currentlyowns a DJI Phantom 2 quadcopter and a DJI Phantom 2Vision quadcopter. These arevirtuallythe samemodel ofUAV. The difference is in camera capabilities and slightlydifferent controllinks. The petitionerintends to usethe Phantom 2 as theprimaryUAV in commercial applications describedherein. The Phantom 2 is a quadcopterthat cantake offandlandvertically. Itweighs approximately 3lbs. andhas a maximum airspeed ofapproximately25 knots. This UAS uses lithium polymerbatteries whichhave approximately 20-25 minutes oftotal charge time. This gives this UAS approximately 12-15 minutes offlight timewith sufficientremaining batterychargetoland safely. Theparticularmodel ofPhantom 2beingutilizedunder this requestfor exemptionhas First PersonView (FPV) which allows the PIC tovisually monitor certaintelemetrydata on a ground station monitorincluding altitude (AGL), GPS signal strength,batterycharge information, etc. This FPValso gives thePIC video feed from the attached GoPro camera shovving whatimages arebeing captured. This is a significant safetyfeature as it shows the attitudeofthe UAS andits forward direction. However, this FPV feature will neverbeused as atoolto deviate from VLOS operation bythe PIC. PREFLIGHT 

# The petitionerwill always follow procedures outlinedinthe UAS operator's manual as to properpreflightinspection ofall hardware, software, environment and any otherfactors neededto ensure a safeflight.

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# FCCINFORMATION 

# The UAS bedeployed hereis a DJI Phantom 2. The controllink operates onthe 2-4 GHz ISM radio frequency. Its publishedrange is 1000meters (3280 feet). The receiver sensitivityis -97dBm. PIC QUALIFICATIONS 

# The petitionerholds a FAA Private Pilot's License with aninstrumentrating. Petitioner has over 6oo hours PIC timein avariety ofCessna and Piper aircraftwiththemajority beinginthe 1975 Cessna 177RGhepreviouslyowned. Petitionerhas ownedtheUAS described above since 2013 andhas over 100hours inthis type ofUAS as ahobbyist. The petitioner envisionsbeingthe PIC in all operationsthatwill beperformedunderthe requestedrule exemptions andthe subsequent COA request. However, if

# anotherPIC is usedfor these operations, petitioner agrees that anyPIC oftheUAS inthe envisioned operations will hold atleast a FAA Privatepilots certificate, hold atleast a 3rd class medical certificate, have no less than 25 hours ofPICtimeinthe UAS being deployed beforebeginning anytype ofcommercialfor hire operations andconformto all safety protocols. DESCRIPTION OFINTENDED COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS 

# Petitionerintends to solicit workfor aerial real estateinspections from real estate agents &

# brokers, insurance companies &

# relatedvendors, banks andprivatepropertyowners to providephotographyandvideography ofresidential, commercial andrural real estate. This workwill always beconductedwiththepermissionofthepropertyowner or theirrespective agent. Flight operations willberestrictedtoflights directly overthe propertythathas grantedpermission. Given thetype ofworkbeingtargetedhere, the Petitioner does notforesee anyinstancewherethe UAS wouldbeflown over any crowds or assemblages ofpeoplein an open air environment. If

# in fact anyjob does entailflights over crowds, petitionerwill elect notto make saidflight. Safetywill always bethe primaryconcern regarding anyflight at anytime. Petitioner agrees toplace a sign during anyflight operationthat says: CAUTIONUNMANNED AERIALVEHICLE IN OPERATION. STAY BACK 100 FEET FROM AIRCRAFT. UAS OPERATINGPARAMETERS 

# The UAS being deployed inthese exemption request canfly at a speedofapproximately 25 knots. However, given theintendeduse describehere, this speedwill neverbe necessary. Much slower speeds are preferredto collect thephotographicmaterial needed. Although the UAS being deployedhas an approximate controllink distance of3/4mile, this is much morethanVLOS will allow. Petitioner agrees neverto fly UAS outside of VLOS. Petitionerwill onlyfly UAS duringthe dayinVMC conditions. Given thepetitioner agrees to neverfly higherthan 300feet AGL, distancefrom clouds shouldnotbe afactor ifflown inVMC conditions.
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# Petitioner agrees to use aVisual Observer (VO) during all operations. TheVO willbe usedto help assureVLOS at all times. The UAS will notoperatewithin 5nautical miles ofan airportreference point as denoted on a currentFAApublished aeronautical chart. The UAS being deployed withthese exemptionrequestshasthe capabilityofusing GPS signals to returnto its initialpoint oftake offifconnectionwiththeradio control linkis lost. The petitioner agrees to yieldright ofwayto all manned aviation activities at all times. EXEMPTIONREQUESTS 

# The following are alist ofTitle 14 CFAs which thepetitioner seeks exemption. 

# Please notethatthe Petitionerhas used Exemption No. 11138 to Douglas Trudeau (Regulatory Docket No. FAA-2014-0481) as a reference. Given thatthepetitioner andMr. Trudeau intendto use the exemptions in similar manners andbothuse similar equipment, it seemedprudentnotto burdenthereviewer inthis matterwith exemptionrequests that havebeenpreviouslydeemedthatrelieve was not necessary. Theserules are Part 21, 45.23(b), 91.9(b)(2), 91.103(b), 91.109 and 91.203(a) & 

# (b). If

# thereviewerbelieves that these rules needtobe addressedinthis request, thepetitionerwill make a supplemental request including these additional rule exemptions. RULE 61.113 PRIVATEPILOTPREVELEGESAND LIMITATIONS 

# The Petitioner currentlyholds an FAA Private Pilot Certificatewith anInstrument Rating (a copyofthis certificateis includedin supplemental material as part ofthis request). In additionto the certificate, Petitioner agrees to maintain a 3rd Class Medical Certificate. However, petitionerhas an eye sightproblemthatmaycauserejection ofthe medical unless addressedbyrule exemption. Petitionerhaswhatis called a 

# unilateral papilledemaoftheright eye. This is aninflammation oftheright optic nerveto which thereis no cure orcorrectivelens solution. This causes blurrinessintheright eye. The left eye has 20j2ovision andwhenusingbotheyes, Petitionerhas 20/20long distance sight. Correctivelens are needfor reading. This sight conditionhas causedPetitionerto cease operatingmanned aircraft. However, this condition does not affect Petitioner's abilityto operate a UAS in anyway. The petitioner seeks an exemptionfrom some eyesight requirements for the3rd Class medical certificate. As to privatepilot limitations concerning operationsfor hire orcompensation, it seems thatExemption No. 11062 toAstraeus has allowed this exemptionpreviously andwas notedintheTrudeau Exemption No. 11138. As to airmanship skills, the Petitionerhasbeenoperatinghis UAS since 2013 andhas over 100hours offlight time. Petitionercurrentlyfly's this UAS severalhours a month as ahobbyandis veryproficient andhas the skills to maintain altitude, maintainVLOS, navigate, avoid obstacles, avoid air traffic andrespondtoloss ofcontrollink. Petitioner understandsthathemustmake atleast 3takeoffs andlandingswithin a 90 dayperiod for currencypurposes.
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# RULE q1.7(a) 

# CIVILAIRCRAFTAIRWORTHINESS 

# There is no currentFAA regulatorystandardfor determining airworthiness ofUAS and thereis no certificate currentlyavailable for UAS airworthiness. Petitioner seeks an exemptionfrom this rulebyensuringthatthe UAS is in an airworthyconditionbased on compliancewith the operating documents priorto everyflight. Flightmanuals andother importantdocuments willbekeptin alocationreadily accessible to thePIC at all times. RULE 

# qt.nq(c) MINIMUM SAFEALTITUDES 

# 91.119 prescribes safe altitudesfor theoperationofcivil aircraft: butit allows helicopters to be operated atlower altitudes incertain conditions. Petitioner seeks an exemption from this rule as Petitionerwill onlyoperatethe UAS in a range from groundlevel up to butnot exceeding 300

# feet (AGL) andwill onlyoperatein safe areas awayfrom the publicthus providing alevel ofsafetynot available to manned aircraft. Thepetitioner asserts thatgiven the size, weight, maneuverabilityand speedoftheUAS, an equivalent orhigherlevel ofsafetywill be achievedthatfrom conventional mannedhelicopters. Petitionerwill avoid activelypopulatedareas. These areas will beinterpretedto include areas on a FVR chart depicted inyellow andwill be supplementedwithinformation from a Flights StandardDistrict Office (FSDO). Petitionerintends to operatethe UAS over real estatefor inspectionpurposes. Petitionerwill not operate over any assemblage ofpeople in an open air environment Perthe exemption grantedinNo. 11138 concerning 91.119(c), Petitioner agrees to act in strict accordancetothatexemption. However, Petitioner seeks an exemptionfromthe rule stipulatingthat a UAS cannotbeoperated

# within 500 

# feet ofa structure

# without permission of the owner. Given theintendeduse Petitionerwill use these exemptions for, which is for photographyandvideographyofreal estatefor marketing & 

# inspection purposes, agreementfrom the engaging

# propertyowner ortheir agentis an absolute necessity. The UAS will onlybeflown over propertieswiththis permission. However, given thehousing densityintheAtlanta, GA area, maintaining a 500

# foot distancefrom other structures even while strictlyflying over apermissiongranting owner's propertyis impossiblein manyinstances. The Petitioner seeks an exemptionto this rulewhich would allow a so' 

# stand-offfrom otherstructures as long as theUAS is operated completelyover andwithinthepropertyboundarylines ofa permissiongranting propertyowner. Petitioner agrees to always keep privacyrights ofotherpropertyowners in mind andwill never engage a UAS in anytype ofsurveillance or spying. RULE 91.121

# ALTIMETERSETTINGS 

# Petitioners' UAS has GPS derived altitude capabilities with abarometricsensor. The petitionerbelieves this rule in not applicableto the UAS operationsintended. RULE 91.151(a) 

# FUELREQUIREMENTS FORFLIGHTINVFRCONDITIONS 

# Petitioner seeks relieffrom this rule due to the UAS being deployed is batteryoperated andtherequirements underthis rule are not applicable. The UAVin questionhasFirst PersonVision capabilities which transmits certaintelemetryto a monitorwhere thePIC can monitor certain aspects oftheflight includingbatterylevel. Atypicalbatteryfor a
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# Phantom 2 UAS will last approximately20-25 minutesbefore total exhaustion. Certain batterylevel warnings are setwhere the PIC will knowwhenthebatterystateis at30% and 15% remaining chargelevels. This will normallyallow aflight of12

- 15 minutes with sufficientbatterychargeto make a safelanding. Petitionerwill neverbegin a flight unless a fully chargedbatteryis used. RULE q1.405(a) 

# MAINTENANCE REQIOERD, <U.407(a) 

# OPERATION AFTERMAINTENANCE, PREBVENTITIVEMAINTENANCE, REBUILDING ORAL TERATION; 91.40q(a)(2) 

# INSPECTIONS; 91.417(a)(b) 

# MAINTENANCE RECORDS Petitioner seeks relieffrom theserules dueto itbeing an alternateinspection requirement of91.409(a)(2). The Petitionerwill inspect and ensure UAS is in a conditionfor safe flight and adhere to all operating documents. SUPPLEMENTALINFORMATION 

# The Petitionerhasprovidedthefollowing informationto supporttheserequestsfor rule exemptions: 1) Copy ofpetitioners FAAPrivate Pilot's License, 2) Phantom 2 

# UserManualv.1.04, 3) NAZA M-V2 Main Controller Quick Start Guidev.1.26 (This is the micro controllerthat operates theUAS), 3) iOSD Mini User Manual (This providestelemetrydataduring flight). CLOSING 

# The Petitionerbelieves that exemptionfrom the above listedTitle 14 CFRs is warranted given Petitioner'sbackground as a Private Pilot, the natureofthetype ofUAS flights thatwill beundertaken, the size &

# weight ofthe UAS being deployed, the safety precautionsto thegeneral public andtheNAS the Petitionerintends to adhereto, the positive environmental impacttheflight operationswouldhave comparedto manned fuel consumingmissions andthe economicbenefitthe Petitioner'sbusinesswouldhave inthis new area ofaviation. Thankyou for yourreview ofthis matter. Pleasefeel free to contactme at anytimewith anyquestions regardingthis matter.

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### PH/\NTOM 2 fvlnin Controller· 

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### V1.08 

## & PH;\NTOM 2 A;;sistant Softwar·c 

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## & PilANT

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### Assi;;tant Soltw3ro 

### ver5.ion 1!1.0 

## December· 

## 2013 Revision

Congratulations on purchasing your new DJI product. Please thoroughly read the entire contents of this manual to fully use and understand the product.

It is advised that you regularly check the PHANTOM 2 's product page at which is updated on a regular basis. This will provide services such as product information, technical updates and manual corrections. Due to any unforeseen changes or product upgrades, the information contained within this manual is subject to change without notice. DJI and PHANTOM 2 are registered trademarks of DJI. Names of product, brand, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manual are copy righted by DJI with all rights reserved.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your product, please contact your dealer or DJI Customer Service.

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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
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## .4 1.2 CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER DJI PRODUCTS
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## .4 1.3 LED FLIGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION
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## 7 1.4 NOTES FOR 

### PHANTOM 

### 2 USING WITH OTHER 

### DJI PRODUCTS
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## 2 PROPElLERS..........................................................................................................,.,....

## 9

2.1 ASSEMBLY
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## 9 2.2 DISASSEMBLY
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## 9 

## 2.3 NOTES
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## 9 3 REMOTE CONTROLLER ...............................................................................................

## 10

3.1 POWER ON THE REMOTE CONTROLLER
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## 10 3.2 REMOTE CONTROLLER POWER LED INDICATOR STATUS
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## 10 3.3 ANTENNA ORIENTATION
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## 3.4 REMOTE CONTROLLER OPERATION
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## 11 

## 3.5 UNKfNG THE REMOTE CONTROLLER& BUILT-IN RECEIVER
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## 13 41NTELLIGENT BATTERY ............................................................ u .................................

## 14 4.1 CHARGING PROCEDURES
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## 14 

## 4.2 INSTALlTHE BATIERY
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## 15 

## 4.3 BATTERY USAGE
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## 4.4 DESCRIPTION 

## OF THE BATTERY LEVEL lNDICATOR
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## 4.5 CORRECT BATTERY USAGE NOTES
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## 5 CALIBRATING THE COMPASS......................................................................................

## 18

5.1 CALIBRATION WARNINGS
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## 18 5.2 CALIBRATION PROCEDURES
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## 18 

## 5.3 WHEN RECALIBRATION IS REQUIRED
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## 18 6 FLIGHT .......................................................................................................................

## 19

6.1 FLYING ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
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## 6.2 STARTING THE MOTORS
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## 19 6.3 TAKEOFF/lANDING PROCEDURES
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## 19 6.4 FAILSAFE FUNCTION
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## 2.0 6.5 LOW BATTERY CAPACITY WARNING FUNCTION
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## 7 ASSISTANT SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION ....................................23

7.11NSTALL DRIVER AND PHANTOM 

## 2. ASSISTANT SOFTWARE
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## 23 7.2. USING THE PHANTOM 

## 2ASSISTANT SOFTWARE ON 

### A PC
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## 24 7.3 FIRMWARE UPGRADE OF 

### PHANTOM 

## 2
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## 7.4 PHANTOM RC**Ass~STANT** 

### SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION
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## 26 8 APPENDIX ..................................................................................................................27



## 8.1 SPECIFICATION$

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## 8.2 LED FLIGHT INDICATORS DESCRIPTION
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## 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 lTo the iOSD module 

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

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### { 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 by «>lor) 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

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### ~Batt• BATT•I--lsatt+ UART 

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## 1.3 LED Flight Indicators Description t:n!l''l$t't!h>.si<m muduht AVUS**Tr.an"mit~.r** J

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

©2013 OJI!nnovations. All Rights Reserved.?!( 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



### Flrmwareverslom 

### required

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__ SD mini 'The iOSD Assistant Software is applied to both iOSD Mark II and iOSD mini. ©2013 

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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 afteryou'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.



## f3J 12 [5) [10]

Figure3-1 [l]Antenna [2)Carrying Handle [3]3-Position Switch Sl 

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### 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
.


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## 0 

# IPositionw2 Position-3

Home point Lock



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# I 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 ifthe 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 ifthe 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

### ( 1)


### 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 Displaythe current battery level. The main controller communicates with the battery via communication ports 

### ( 3) Communicating for batteryvoltage, 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 offthe 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 modewhen 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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# Iand 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 

### ©2013 DJI Innovations. All 

### Rights Reserved.15lLevel Indicator Description• for details. Hore battery information is available in the battery tab ofthe 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 longterm 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 ifthe current battery is swollen or damaged in any way. 7. Never try to recharge or fly with a batterythat 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. ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.18 

## I

## 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 motorswith 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. 

### ©2013 DJIInnovations. All Rights Reserved.1917. 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 flightfor 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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# IGo Home Procedures 

# 1Record Home Point. 

# 2 Flying. 

# 3 Remote -controller signal lost.

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# 4 Signal lost last. 3s, begin togo home. 

# 5 Flybackto 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. ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved.21( 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 upon 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
.

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### 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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**~·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 ATTl. 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 ofthe remote controller.



### 1. Turn offthe 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.

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### 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-offWeight 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 

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# ••••• ••• • •

• Users can connect to the PHANTOM 2 Assistant Software to get detailed information aboutwarnings 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 CERTIFICATIOt<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

## FLYING...................................................................................................................................................................................... 

## 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
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### A1 FAILSAFE ......................................................................................- ..-·........................................................................................................

### 16 A2 Low-VoLTAGE ALERT ..............................................- ..........._ ...............................................................................................................

### 17 A3 INTELLIGENT ORIENTATION 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\CATION...................................................................- ...........- .......................................................................................................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

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### .

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# 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 ofthis 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 ofthe 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 ofthe 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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# I

# 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. 

# SymbolInstruction Forbidden(lmportant)

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## 4 J 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!PortDescription

Main Controller

PMU 

## Main Controller



## LED GPS/Compass 

# ·esc: Electronic Speed Controller

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## 5 [

# Step2Assembly& 

# Connection Step1 Prepare an aircraft, supported the following Mixed Types.

Hexa-rotorY 

# "' Octo-rotor I Octo-rotor V Octo•rotorX 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-rotoraircraft. For big aircraft that Is larger than 650 orwith 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 NOTattach 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 yourselfto 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 useyour own mounflng rod, make sure it is NOT magnetic! Procedures : (1·)You should US'!' epoxy resin AB glue to assemble the GPS bracket first. Mountthe 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 ofthe 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. ©2013 DJIInnovations. All Rights Reserved.

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# I

# Assistant Software Installation and Configuration

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# Driverlnsta_l[a_ijo!l_
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### 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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# I "NAZAM"

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### be

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### because 

### it is 

### fmm an unidentified develol"!r. Vt;,m Sll<orlty preferences aHow Installation ofooly the MacApp Srote

# w ldentill.!d4. 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 

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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 ofthis 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. Ifthe upgrade is available, you may update the assistant software.
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## I6. 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 offthe aircraft. Finished. 

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

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

### (3) Basic configuratiM 

### is llecessary beforeyou 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. 

# RecommendedParameters 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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## I 35-2200 35-2200 45-3300 790g 890g 1530g 

### 150 170 140 150 170 100 

### 100 150 105 140

# Basic Flying ControlModeKnowledge 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 ATil. Mode



# Start &

# StopMotorKnowledge 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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## I

### 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, motorswill 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 ATTl. 

## I GPS A

### TTl. Mode, it has landing judgment, which will stop motors. (2) Start motors in ATTl./ GPS ATTl. 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 

### ATTl. / 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.

**·---~~--~-----------·---------·~--~-------------** (1) Any of these two cut off types will only work properly ifTX 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, andthen power on autopilotsystem! 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 nextstep. 

### 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 ATTl. 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 ofthe 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) ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 12 

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# Step2 AssemblyChecking

# 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 ofmotor 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 thefollowing 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.**~~~.,,,**

# _ _, 

# Step3BeforeFlight 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 ATTl. 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 ATTl. Mode without 

### a GPS/Compass module, no GPS signal status LED indicator. (2) After connecting to the GPS/Compass module, GPS ATTl. 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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# I 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),IIIIH4. 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 ATTl. 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 ATTl. 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 startand 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. 

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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 withoutany 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 ATTl. 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 ATTL 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 ATTl 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 

# AlFailSafe An introduction of Go-Home and Landing.
Stay l'tover 

# A

Home-point, Before takeoff, current. position ofmulti-rotorwill besaved 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 beforetakeoff, 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 offailsafe and how to regain control This section will demonstrate the working logic offailsafe and howto 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 immediatelyreturn to normal operation;does not enter failsafe (3) if not reconnected within 3sec, the system will enter failsafe, theneven 

### ifthe signal is restored, the system will notexit failsafe.



# ~~~~;**a~~;~:~ ;~:~~~~!e~~~~i~~~avior**  ofthe aircraft is the same as in



# ~~Z~~~~f~~pt~~~;~~~~~:~-,

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# I.

.,:tfyou want the aircraft to Return Home, please do notturn .,know how to regain control. Here you want to . the TX back on within 3 seconds', otherwise theaircraft we offer a method, please read



## ~~safe:~ will exit failsafe mode immediately. 1 carefully.



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## str~;~ly~;~;;;~en~;:;DO'NoT !rythis, because there are three l!Wil;;;:;·you t;;m·afftheTX, use thefollowing: 

## itypes of nsk:
. . . t· methodto regain control:
. 

### 1 I(l) You must be pretty dearwhetherthe Home-po1nt 1s OK for land1ng or

# II (1) Switch the TX switch to GPS. i 

### 1 '. not. (You have to understand thedefinition ofHome·pofnt well and the 

## ! (2) and then put throttleto the ce':'ter 

### l workmg process offailsafe) 

## ! .position(greaterthan 3sec aftersw1tchtng off, 

### 1 

### i(2) Ifthere are tall buildings around, the aircraft may be obs1ructed on the

## lj important), you can now turn theTX back on.j 'way.
. . . . . . 

### H3) thenyou can switch the

### TX Control mode 

### 1 

## l(3)When



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# J • If signal lost for more than 3seconds failsafe will be triggered, if signal regained within .3 seconds itwill exit failsafe immediately. ®2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 

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# A2Low- VoltageAlert 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 outthe 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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# A3Intelligent Orientation Control(IOC)Flight(with 

# GPSmodule) Definition of Forward Direction: Multi ·rotorwill fly along this direction when you push the elevator stick 

# Step/BeforeYou 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 ATTl. Mode, and the aircraft is further than 10m away from the home point.

Normal flying Home Lock Flying 

# Step2IOCSwitch 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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## Step3Method of Forward Direction and Home Point Recording If you use the IOC function, please be aware ofthe 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 ifsuccessfully 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 ) ©2013 DJI Innovations. All Rights Reserved. 19 

## IIOC 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 ofthe 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; 

### @

# eII 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 ofthe home point. b) You toggle the control mode switch to the ATTl. 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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# A4ReceiverAdvancedProtection 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. Ifyou choose enable it, the FailSafe will 

### be triggered ifthe following situations occur during flight. According tn the difference ofthe 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 orthe throttle stick is above the mid point. 

### In the 

### GPS Mode or 

### ATTl. Mode, ifthe 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 ATTl. Mode and Manual Mode, it will quit the FailSafe Mode automatically. 

### In GPS Mode, please toggle the control mode switch to the ATTl. Mode and Manual Mode position to regain the control. Refer to the FailSafe section for more details.

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# I

# ASFlightLimits 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 ATTl. 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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# I

# Appendix

(1) Three Modes ofAutopilot (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) Hexa-rotor 

### I 6, X6. IY 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.iby**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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# I • Horlzonta1: 

### ±2.5m 

### 200"

## /s 35' Ascent, 6m/s, 

### Descent: 4.5 

### m/s 

# I ! 

# I I

....

# ~~ "

# MC/PMURrmware 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 

# IIMU 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 orothers error ••••••••••••••••••••
*You can figure out the error by connecting the autopilot system to the assistant software.

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# I

# 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.)
. 

# V7AssemblyandConnection 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 centerpiatt: o!etllhfiN<f, tktlll

**f~X-** the' GPS

**~1'1**tl\ti

**11'(~10** (Itth(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 aspecnl

**~;r;afiotl** metor mounllng lorthe- fnUlmc, Ifyou

**:~~o** unoorlilltlwflmhetma1oM!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. Afterchoosing a toc.atlOJ1lo mount the MC, it 1s roCQmmendOO that you DO NOT mount the- MC until aU wning5 and software configurations are completed. 

# V7is compatible with the PMU V2(Accessoryof 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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# I

# VIPortDescription Please remember the function of each port, which may help you to use the Naza·M efficiently.



# --- --- ._.. 

# ..... ...... 

# .... --- --ce»


# ---- &&-&D

# ED-


# ---- &!»--

# tiD# eDFor 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 

# IOr 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 :··.· 

# i 

# 1

## VlSpecification

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 Temperahsre 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 MaxTilt Angle 

### Max Ascent 

## I DescentSpeed
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## I 

# • Vertical: 

### ± O.Bm 

## e Horizontal: 

## ±2.5m 200'/s 

### 45" 

### 6rn/s

# FAQ AbnormalLEDIndication 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). Ifyou 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(ToiletBowlEffect) Problem When flying in GPS ATTl. Mode a11d the compass calibration has been done correctly, should you find the aircraft rotating (Toilet bowl effect), or drifting when hovering. Please check the GPS module mounting orientation and then ©2013 DJIInnovations. All Rights Reserved. 

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# Ire·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, -+isthe nose direction of aircraft, the arrow direction on the GPS module, is the offset angle for GPS re-mounting(about 10-30°)



# Shouldyoufindthemulti-rotordoesnottrackstraightinforwardflight. Please carry out several more courses, the system will fix it automatically. 

# MotorsStartfailure causedby TXstick(s)mid pointerrortoobig 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 (exceptthe 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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# Attii'ude Controllable When OneMotorOutputisFriilr;d For Hexa-rotor, including Hexa-rotor I, Hexa-rotor V, Hexa-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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# I

# When usedwith otherDJI 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 Datalink 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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## I 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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## I

# 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·-------;powersupply 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 samel 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 

# • ATT 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 Use for aircraft attitude observation. , 12 Attitude line

## "~--**·----------------------------------------------------------------------------~** 

# 2

# Assistant Software Usage Language 

## ;oso Setting Scftw<Jre & Firmware UpBrodo etc

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