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1. Battery Level Display: LEDs display the current battery level. 

2. Battery Life Display: LEDs display the current battery power cycle. 

3. Auto-discharging Function: The battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power when it 

is idle (press the power button to check battery level will cause battery to exit idle state) for more than 

10 days to prevent swelling. It takes around 2 days to discharge the battery to 65%.It is normal to feel 

moderate heat emitting from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be 

set in the DJI GO app.

4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging.

5. Over charge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged. 

6. Temperature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 0 °C(32°F) and 

40°C (104°F). 

7. Over Current Protection: Battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 10A) is detected. 

8. Over Discharge Protection: Discharging automatically stops when the battery voltage reaches 18V to 

prevent over-discharge damage

9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected.

10. Battery Cell Damages Protection: DJI GO app shows warning message when damaged battery cell 

is detected.

11. Battery Information History: Show the last 32 entries of battery information records that include warning 

messages and so on. 

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

13. Communication: Battery voltage, capacity, current, and other relevant information is provided to the 

aircraft’s to the main controller.

Refer to Disclaimer and Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines before use. Users take full 

responsibility for all operations and usage.

Using the Battery 

Powering ON/OFF

Powering On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on. The 

Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level. 

Powering Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power off.

Low Temperature Notice:

1. The performance of the intelligent Flight Battery is significantly reduced when flying in a low 

temperature environments (those with air temperatures below 5°C). Ensure that the battery is fully 

charged and the cell voltage is at 4.35 V before each fight. 

LED1 LED2 LED3

LED4

Power Button

(Built-in LED)
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2. Using the Intelligent Flight Battery in extremely low temperature environments (those with air 

temperatures below -10°C) is not recommended. When flying in environments with temperatures 

between 5°C and -10°C, the Intelligent Flight Battery should be able to achieve the appropriate voltage 

levels (above 4.2 V), but it is recommended that you apply the included insulation sticker to the battery 

in order to prevent a rapid drop in temperatures. 

3. If the DJI GO app displays the “Critical Low Battery Level Warning” when fying in low temperature 

environments, stop fying and land the aircraft immediately. You will still be able to control the aircraft’s 

movement when this warning is triggered. 

4. Store the Intelligent Flight Battery in a room temperature environment and ensure that its temperature 

exceeds 5°C before using it in the low temperature environment.

5. When using the Inspire 1 Pro in a low temperature environment, begin by allowing the aircraft to hover 

at a low altitude, for approximately one minute, to heat the battery. 

6. To ensure optimum performance, keep the Intelligent Flight Battery’s core temperature above 20°C 

when in use.

In cold environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft to 

warm up for approximately 1-2 minutes before taking off.

Checking the battery level 

The Battery Level Indicators display how much remaining power the battery has. When the battery is 

powered off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current 

battery level. See below for details.

The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and 

discharging. The indicators are defned below.

 : LED is on. : LED is fashing.

 : LED is off.

Battery Level 

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level

87.5%~100%

 75%~87.5%

 62.5%~75%

 50%~62.5%

 37.5%~50%

 25%~37.5%

 12.5%~25%

 0%~12.5%

 =0%

Battery life

The battery life indicates how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before 

it must be replaced. When the battery is powered off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds 
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Battery Life

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Life

90%~100%

 80%~90%

 70%~80%

 60%~70%

 50%~60%

 40%~50%

 30%~40%

 20%~30%

 below 20%

When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longer be used.

For more information about the battery, launch DJI GO app and check the information under the 

battery tab.

Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery

1. Connect Battery Charger to a power source (100-240V 50/60Hz).

2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the Battery Charger. If the battery 

level is above 95%, turn on the battery before charging.

3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level during charging.

4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when Battery Level Indicators are all off. 

5. Air cool the Intelligent Flight Battery after each fight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature 

before storing it for an extended period. 

Do not charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with standard charger (model: 

A14-100P1A) at the same time, otherwise the charger may overheat.

Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Inspire 1 Pro. Never insert 

or remove a battery when it is powered on.

Charger Intelligent Flight Battery 

Power Outlet

to check the battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blink as described below for 2 

seconds:
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Battery Level Indicators while Charging

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level

0%~25%

25%~50%

50%~75%

75%~100%

Fully Charged

Charging Protection LED Display

The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns. 

Battery Level Indicators while Charging

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern Battery Protection Item

LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected

LED2 blinks three times per second Short circuit detected

LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected

LED3 blinks three times per second Over-voltage charger detected

LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is too low 

(<0°C)

LED4 blinks three times per second Charging temperature is too high 

(>40°C)

After any of the above mentioned protection issues are resolved, press the button to turn off the Battery 

Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume 

charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug the charger in the event of a room temperature 

error, the charger will resume charging when the temperature falls within the normal range. 

DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third-party chargers.

How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery:

To effectively calibrate the battery capacity, it is recommended to charge and discharge the 

battery thoroughly for every 10 charge-and-discharge cycle. User should install the battery onto 

the aircraft and then power on the aircraft to initiate the discharge process, discharge the battery 

until the aircraft is powered off automatically. User should then fully charge the battery to ensure 

the battery is working at its optimal.

Slow: Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Inspire 1 Pro’s Battery Compartment and power 

it on. Leave it on until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery can no longer 

be turned on. Launch the DJI GO app to check battery level.

Rapid: Fly the Inspire 1 Pro outdoors until there is less than 5% of power left, or until the battery 

can no longer be turned on.
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Remote Controllers

This chapter describes the features 

of the remote controller that includes 

aircraft and remote controller operations 

and dual remote controller mode.
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Remote Controller

Remote	Controller	Profle

The Inspire 1 Pro Remote Controller is a multi-function wireless communication device that integrates the 

video downlink ground system and aircraft Remote Controller system. The video downlink and aircraft 

Remote Controller system operate at 2.4 GHz with maximum transmission distance of 5km. The remote 

controller features a number of camera functions, such as taking and previewing photos and video, and 

controlling gimbal motions. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The current 

battery level is displayed by LEDs on the front panel of the remote control.

Compliance Version: The Remote Controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations.

Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1, Mode 2. 

Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle.

Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle.

Do not operate more than 3 aircrafts within in the same area (size equivalent to a soccer feld) to 

prevent transmission interference. 

Remote Controller Operations 

Powering On And Off The Remote Controller

The Inspire 1 Pro remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery with a capacity of 6000mAh. 

The battery level is indicated by the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel. Follow the steps below to 

power on your remote controller:

1. When powered off, press the Power Button once and the Battery Level LEDs will display the current 

battery level. 

2. Then, press and hold the Power Button to power on the remote controller. 

3. The Remote Controller will beep when it powers on. The Status LED will blink green (slave remote 

controller blinks solid purple) rapidly, indicating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The 

Status LED will show a solid green light when linking is completed.

4. Repeat step 2 to power off the remote controller after fnish using it. 

Charging Remote Controller

Charge the remote controller via supplied charger.
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Charger

Power Outlet

Power Button

Controlling Camera

Shoot videos or images and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playback

Button and Video Recording Button on the remote control. 

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[1] Camera Settings Dial

Turn the dial to quickly adjust camera settings such as ISO and shutter speed without letting go of the 

remote controller. Move the dial button to left or right to view the pictures or videos in playback mode.

[2] Playback Button

Press to view images or videos that have already been captured.

[3] Shutter Button

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press.

[4] Recoding Button

Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording. 

Controlling Aircraft 

This section explains how to use the various features of the remote controller. The Remote Controller is set 

to Mode 2 by default. 
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Remote 

Controller

(Mode 2)

Aircraft 

( indicates nose direction) Remarks 

Moving the left stick up and down changes the 

aircraft’s elevation.

Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend.

Push the throttle stick up to takeoff.

When both sticks are centered, the Inspire 1 Pro 

will hover in place. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Inspire 1 Pro will change 

elevation. Always push the stick gently to prevent 

sudden and unexpected elevation changes.

Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the 

rudder and rotation of the aircraft.

Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counter 

clock-wise, and push the stick right to rotate the 

aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the 

Inspire 1 Pro will stay facing its current direction. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position, the faster the Inspire 1 Pro will rotate.

Moving the right stick up and down changes the 

aircraft’s forward and backward pitch. 

Push the stick up to fy forward and down to fy 

backward. The Inspire 1 Pro will hover in place if the 

stick is centered.

Push the stick further away from the center position for 

a larger pitch angle (maximum 35 ̊) and faster fight.

Moving the right stick control left and right changes 

the aircraft’s left and right pitch. 

Push left to fy left and right to fy right. The Inspire 1 

Pro will hover in place if the stick is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center position for 

a larger pitch angle (maximum 35 ̊) and faster fight.

Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the 

camera will shift to point upwards. Turn the 

dial to the left, and the camera will shift to point 

downwards. The camera will remain in its current 

position when dial is static. 

Stick Neutral/ mid point: Control sticks of the Remote Controller are placed at the central position.

Move the Stick: The control stick is pushed away from the central position.
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Figure Flight Mode

F F mode

A A mode 

P P mode

Flight Mode Switch

Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. 

You may choose between; P mode, F mode and A 

mode. F 

A 

P 

P mode (Positioning) : P mode works best when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states of 

P mode, which will be automatically selected by the Inspire 1 Pro depending on GPS signal strength and 

Vision Positioning sensors:

P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available, and the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. 

P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal is not. Aircraft is using only Vision 

Positioning for hovering 

P-ATTI: Neither GPS or Vision Positioning available, aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, 

so only altitude is controlled. 

A mode (Attitude): The GPS and Vision Positioning System is not used for holding position. The aircraft 

only uses its barometer to maintain altitude. If it is still receiving a GPS signal, the aircraft can automatically 

return home if the Remote Controller signal is lost and if the Home Point has been recorded successfully. 

F mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information 

about IOC, refer to the IOC in Appendix.

The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default. To unlock the switch, launch the DJI GO app, 

enter the "Camera" page, tap "MODE", and then activate "Multiple Flight Mode" .

Transformation Switch / RTH Button

The Transformation Switch / RTH Button combination serves two functions. Toggle the switch up or down 

to raise or lower the landing gear. Or, press the button to activate the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. 

Transformation Switch

This switch has two positions. The effect of toggling the switch to any of these positions is defned below: 

1. Raise: Raise the landing gear to its upper most position. 

Lower Raise
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2. Lower: The landing gear will lower to its lowest position for landing. 

Connecting Mobile Device

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position. Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holder 

to release the clamp, and then place your mobile device into the clamp. Adjust the clamp to secure your 

mobile device. Then connect your mobile device to the remote controller with a USB cable. Plug one end of 

the cable into your mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller. 

Do not raise the landing gear when the aircraft is on the ground. Ensure the landing gear is 

lowered before landing.

RTH button 

Press and hold this button to start the Return to Home (RTH) procedure. The LED around the RTH Button 

will blink white to indicate the aircraft is entering RTH mode. The aircraft will then return to the last recorded 

Home Point. Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain the control of the aircraft.
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Optimal Transmission Range

The signal transmission between aircraft and remote controller perform best within the range that 

displayed in the picture shown below:

Ensure the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission range. Adjust the distance and position 

between the operator and the aircraft to achieve optimal transmission performance. 

Dual Remote Controllers Mode

More than one remote controller can connect to the same aircraft in Dual Remote Controller mode. In 

Dual Controllers mode, the “Master” remote controller operator controls the orientation of the aircraft, while 

the “Slave” remote controller controls the movement of the gimbal and camera operation. When multiple 

“slave” remote controllers (max of 6) are connect to the aircraft, only the frst connected “slave” remote 

controller is able to control the gimbal, the remaining “slave” remote controller can view the live feed video 

from the aircraft and set the camera parameters, but they cannot control the gimbal. 

Optimal Transmission Range

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Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the pitch movement of the camera in the 

single remote controller mode, however, you cannot control the pan movement of the camera. 

Setting Up Dual Remote Controllers Mode

Dual Remote Controllers mode is disabled by default. Users must enable this feature on the “Master” 

remote controller by through the DJI GO app. Follow the steps below for setup:

“Master” Remote Controller:

1. Connect the remote controller to your mobile device and launch the DJI GO app. 

2. Go to the Camera page, and tap to enter the remote controller settings window.

3. Tap “Set RC Status” to enable Master-and-Slave mode. 

4. Select “Master” in the “Set RC Status” section to set the remote controller as “Master” remote controller.

RC Control Settings

Set RC Status

Slave RC List

Master and Slave

RC Settings

OFF Master

RC Name T12254 Connection Password 1234

Slave

“Slave” Remote Controller:

1. Tap “Search for Master Controller” to search the “Master” remote controller.

OFF Master Slave

RC Control Setting

Set RC Status

RC Name

Search for Master Controller

Request Control

Master RC List

Master and Slave

RC Settings

S88642

5. Enter the connection password for the “Slave” remote controller.
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Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as “Slave”. Meanwhile, 

the “Slave” remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote 

controller to “Master” in DJI GO app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft.

2. Search the “Master” remote controller in the surrounding area in the “Request Control” section. 

3. Select the “Master” remote controller from the “Master RC List” and input the connection password to 

connect to the desired “Master” remote controller.

RC Control Settings

Set RC Status

Slave RC List

Master and Slave

RC Settings

OFF Master

RC Name T12254 Connection Password 1234

Slave

OFF Master Slave

RC Control Settings

Set RC Status

RC Name

Search for Master Controller

Request Control

Master RC List

Master and Slave

S88642

5

RC Settings

OFF Master Slave

RC Control Settings

Set RC Status

RC Name

Search for Master Controller

Request Control

Master RC List

Master and Slave

S88642

5

RC Settings

Master RC List

RTH LED

Status LED

Remote Controller Status LED

The Status LED refects connection status between Remote Controller and aircraft. The RTH LED shows 

the Return to Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains details on these indicators. 
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Status LED Alarm Remote Controller Status 

— Solid Red chime The remote controller set as "Master" but it is not 

connected with the aircraft. 

— Solid Green chime The remote controller set as "Master" and it is connected 

with the aircraft. 

— Solid Purple D-D- The remote controller set as "Slave" but it is not 

connected with the aircraft. 

— Solid Blue D-D- chime The remote controller set as "Slave" and it is connected 

with the aircraft. 

 Slow Blinking Red D-D-D...... Remote controller error. 

/

Red and Green/ Red and 

Yellow Alternate Blinks 

None HD Downlink is disrupted. 

RTH LED Sound Remote Controller Status.

— Solid White chime Initiate RTH procedure.

 Blinking White D . . . Send RTH command to aircraft.

 Blinking White DD .. .. .. Aircraft returning to Home Point.

The Remote Status Indicator will blink red, sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low. 

Linking the Remote Controller

The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new 

remote controller for the frst time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller:

1. Power on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch DJI GO app.

2. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery.

3. Enter “Camera” view and tap on and then tap “Linking Remote Controller” button as shown below. 

RC Control Setting

Remote Control Calibration

Stick Mode

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Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. 

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back 

of the remote controller.

Linking Remote Controller
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RC Control Setting

Remote Control Calibration

Stick Mode

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Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. 

Do not change unless familiar with your new mode.

You can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back 

of the remote controller.

Linking Remote Controller

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Searching for aircraft frequency, 

timeout in 54 seconds

Cancel

Press the linking button on the aircraft 

to link this remote controller

Remote controller cannot link to the aircraft if the remote controller is set as “Slave”. Meanwhile, 

the “Slave” remote controller cannot control the orientation of the aircraft. Reset the remote 

controller to “Master” in DJI GO app if you wish to link the remote controller to the aircraft.

Remote controller will disconnect from the linked aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to 

the same aircraft.

5. Locate the Linking button on the front of the aircraft, as shown in the fgure shown below. Press the 

Linking button to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator will display solid green if Link is 

succeed. 

4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller Status Indicator blinks blue and "beep" 

sound is emitted.