Quick Start Guide

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The Inspire 1 is a professional aerial filmmaking and photography platform that is ready to fly right out of the box. Featuring 

an onboard camera equipped with a 20mm lens and 3-axis stabilized gimbal, it shoots sharp 12mp stills and stable video at 

up to 4K. Its retractable landing gear pulls up out of view, giving the camera an unobstructed 360 degree view of the world 

below.

An advanced flight controller makes the Inspire 1 stable, safe and easy to fly indoors or out. The brand new Vision 

Positioning System gives it the power to hover in position at low altitudes even without GPS. Like all DJI flight controllers, 

it is also able to return home if remote controller signal is lost or if the low battery warning is triggered.

The Inspire 1 boasts a maximum flight speed 22m/s* and a maximum flight time of 18 minutes* using one fully charged 

4500mAh Intelligent Flight Battery. 

* Please note that maximum flight speed and maximum run time were tested in a lab environment. These statistics are for reference only, as 

conditions in your area may vary.

INSPIRE 1 

Landing Mode

Travel Mode

Flight Mode

Landing Gear Up Landing Gear Down

1. Gimbal and Camera

2. Camera Micro-SD Card Slot

3. Vision Positioning System

4. Transformation Mechanism 

5. Front LEDs

6. Motors

7. Propellers 

8. Rear LEDs

9. Intelligent Flight Battery

10. Power Button

11. Battery Level Indicators

12. Aircraft Status Indicator

13. Aircraft Micro-USB Port

14. Camera Micro-USB Port

15. Gimbal Lock 
11. Gimbal Dial

12. Camera Settings Dial

13. Video Recording Button

14. Flight Mode Switch

15. Shutter Button

16. Playback Button

17. Mini-HDMI Port

18. Micro-USB Port

19. CAN-Bus Port

20. USB Port

21. Back Buttons (Reserved) 

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The maximum transmission distance of the Inspire 1 remote controller is 2km*. The remote controller also allows you to 

control the landing gear or activate Return to Home with a tap. Other buttons allow instant photo capture, video recording, 

picture review and gimbal control. 

A DJI Lightbridge-based HD video downlink is built-in, letting you see what your camera sees on your mobile device in 

real time HD. The app also allows you to change camera settings and activate Master/Slave mode so that one person can 

fly while other controls the gimbal independently. The master and slave controllers communicate using a 5.8Ghz wireless 

signal, and have a communication range with each other of up to 50 meters.The controller’s LiPo battery has a maximum 

run time of approximately four hours and can be charged by plugging directly into the controller.

1. Power Button

2. Transformation Switch

3. Return to Home (RTH) Button

4. Control Sticks

5. Status LED

6. Battery Level LEDs

7. Power Port

8. Mobile Device Holder

9. Antennas

10. Handle Bar

* Please note that the max transmission distance were tested in a lab environment. This statistic is for reference only, as conditions in your 

area may vary.

Remote Controller

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Connect to the 

mobile device

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Return to home

Vision Positioning

Altitude 2.5 m

GPS Positioning

● Environmental Considerations:

1. Do not fly in severe weather conditions. This includes high wind, snow, rain and smog. 

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS signal.

3. Avoid from obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees or bodies of water. 

4. Minimize electromagnetic interference by not flying in areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including mobile 

phone base stations or radio transmission towers. 

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature. Be very careful when 

flying 14700 feet (4500 meters) or more above sea level as battery and aircraft performance may be reduced.

6. The Inspire 1 cannot operate in P mode or use GPS at polar latitudes. It only can fly in ATTI mode and use the Vision Positioning System.

Fly Safe 

● P Mode:

Safe to fly. In this mode, the Inspire 1 has a strong GPS signal and 

can use the Vision Positioning System allowing it to hover accurately 

in position indoors and out. If outdoors, this mode also means that a 

Home Point has been locked so that it can Return to Home if the 

control signal is lost.

There are three states in P mode. 

P-GPS: GPS works best when outdoors in a wide open area, and 

your Inspire 1 uses GPS to hover in place when the GPS signal is 

strong. P-OPTI: If GPS is not available, the aircraft can use the 

Vision Positioning System to hover accurately. P-ATTI: Neither 

GPS or Vision Positioning System available, aircraft is using only 

its barometer for positioning, so only altitude is controlled.

Note that the Vision Positioning System may not work properly when 

the Inspire 1 is flying over water, over surfaces without a clear pattern, 

or in a low light environment.

● Return to Home:

When the GPS signal is strong, the aircraft will be able to record a 

Home Point and return to the Home Point when needed. The GPS 

location is recorded when the GPS signal icon in the DJI Pilot app is 

either yellow or green.

The aircraft will return to the Home Point automatically in the following 

cases (all require a strong GPS signal). 

Smart RTH: When you press the RTH button on the remote controller 

or in the App. Low Battery RTH: The DJI Pilot app notifies users to take 

action when the battery level falls to a specified threshold.

Failsafe RTH: When the remote controller signal is lost. 

● While returning home, its altitude can be adjusted by the user to avoid obstructions. Tall buildings may affect the remote controller signal. 

The Failsafe Return to Home procedure will be triggered if the signal is lost. Be sure fly higher than any nearby buildings to avoid crashing. 

If you are not in this mode, toggle the Flight 

Mode Switch to P position to enable it.

The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P mode by default. 

Refer to the User Manual on how to unlock the switch.

● Flight Limits:

The Inspire 1 is not permitted to fly within no-fly zones as specified 

by local laws and regulations. Please visit here: 

http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly for more information. 

● Calibrating the Compass:

Make sure to calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference, 

which can cause abnormal compass data leading to poor flight performance or even failure. Regular calibration is required for 

optimum performance. Recalibrate the compass when: a) The Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking red and yellow. b) Flying in a 

new location.

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

structures, and steel reinforcements underground. 

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

● DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects. 

● If the Flight Status LED is showing solid red, then try to calibrate again. If it is blinking red and yellow alternately after placing 

the aircraft on the ground, the compass has detected magnetic interference. Change your location.
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● Aircraft (Model: T600) 

Weight (Battery Included) 2935 g

Maximum Weight of Payload 3400 g

Max Tilt Angle 35°

Max Ascent Speed 5 m/s

Max Descent Speed 4 m/s

Max Speed 22 m/s (ATTI mode, no wind)

Max Flight Altitude 4500 m

Max Flight Time Approximately 18 minutes

Operating Temperature Range -10°C to 40°C

● Gimbal (Model: ZENMUSE X3) 

Angular Vibration Range ±0.03°

Controllable Range Pitch: -90° to +30° Pan: ±320°

Max Controllable Speed Pitch: 120°/s Pan: 180°/s

● Vision Positioning 

Velocity Range <8 m/s (Altitude 2 m)

Altitude Range 5 cm-500 cm

Operating Environment Surface with clear pattern and adequate lighting (Lux > 15)

Operating Range 0-250 cm

● Camera (Name/Model: X3/FC350) 

Sensor Sony EXMOR 1/2.3”Effective pixels:12.4M (total pixels: 12.76M)

Lens FOV (Field Of View) 94° 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8 

ISO Range 100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo)

Electronic Shutter Speed 8 s-1/8000 s

Image Max Size 4000x3000

Still Photography Modes Single shoot; Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames

 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias; Time-lapse

Video Recording Modes UHD (4K): 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p 24/25/30

 FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 HD: 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60

Max Bitrate Of Video Storage 60 Mbps

Supported File Formats FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, DNG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)

Supported SD Card Types Micro SD, Max capacity: 64GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required

Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 40°C

● Remote Controller (Name: C1) 

Operating Frequency 922.7 MHz-927.7 MHz (Japan only) 5.725 GHz-5.825 GHz 2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz

Transmitting Distance 2 km (outdoor and unobstructed)

Video Output Port USB, Mini-HDMI

Operating Temperature Range -10°C to 40°C

Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S

● Charger (Model: A14-100P1A)

Voltage 26.3 V

Rated Power 100 W

● Intelligent Flight Battery (Model: TB47, Standard) 

Capacity 4500 mAh

Voltage 22.2 V

Battery Type LiPo 6S High voltage battery

Energy 99.9 Wh

Net Weight 570 g

Operating Temge -10°C to 40°C 

Max Charging Power 180 W

● Intelligent Flight Battery (Model: TB48, Optional) 

Capacity 5700 mAh

Voltage 22.8 V

Battery Type LiPo 6S High voltage battery

Energy 129.6 Wh

Net Weight 670 g

Operating Temge -10°C to 40°C 

Max Charging Power 180 W

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FCC ID: SS3-WM6101410 FCC ID: SS3-GL6581502

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference ※ This Quick Start Guide is subject to change without prior notice. that may cause undesired operation.
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Using INSPIRE 1

1. Download the DJI Pilot App

Visit http://m.dji.net/djipilot or scan this QR code to 

download the DJI Pilot app through your mobile device. 

3. Check Battery Levels

Press the Power Button once on both the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller to check battery levels. The 

Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Make sure both batteries are adequately 

charged before each flight.

Press the power button once then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on the remote controller. Repeat to power off.

Press the power button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to power on the Intelligent Flight Battery. Repeat to 

power off.

● For the best user experience, please use mobile devices with iOS 8.0 (or higher) and Android 4.1.2 (or higher).

● Read the Inspire 1 User Manual in the DJI Pilot app or official DJI website for more details.

● Only use the official DJI Inspire 1 charger for your Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller. 

● To charge the Inspire 1 Intelligent Flight Battery or the remote controller, connect it to power through the port to a 

suitable power source (100-240V 50/60Hz). 

● It is recommended to turn off the batteries before charging. 

● Use the included charger to charge the Intelligent Flight Battery and the remote controller battery. When fully charged, the 

battery LEDs on the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller will turn off.

Watch the tutorial videos at www.dji.com or in 

the DJI Pilot app.

2. Watch the Tutorial Videos 

The tutorial videos DJI Pilot app

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Battery Level 

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Battery Level 

Watch the video tutorials on the official DJI website and read the following documents before using your Inspire 1 for the first time: 

Inspire 1 Quick Start Guide, Disclaimer, Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines, Inspire 1 Safety Guidelines, In the Box,

Inspire 1 User Manual.

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● If you have purchased the dual remote controller version, you must use the Master remote controller to deactivate Travel Mode.

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6. Preparing the Aircraft 

The aircraft is in Travel Mode during delivery. Follow these steps to change it 

to Landing Mode before your first flight:

 Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into the battery compartment.

 Power on the remote controller and the Intelligent Flight Battery.

 Toggle the Transformation Switch up and down at least four times. Repeat 

to change aircraft to Travel Mode.

 Power off the aircraft before mounting the gimbal and camera.

Travel Mode 

Landing Mode

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5. Preparing the Remote Controller

Tilt the Mobile Device Holder to the desired position then adjust 

the antennas as shown. The strength of the remote controller 

signal is different when the antenna position is different.

The transmission signal between the aircraft and remote 

controller will perform best when within the optimal 

transmission range. If the signal is weak, fly the aircraft 

closer to you to achieve optimal signal performance.

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● Do not use other 2.4GHz devices at the same time to avoid signal interference. 

Press the button on the side of the Mobile 

Device Holder to release the clamp. 

Place your device onto the clamp and adjust 

the clamp to hold it securely.

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.

If you have purchased an Inspire 1 with dual remote controllers, the Master remote controller will connect to the aircraft 

automatically when powered on. Master/Slave mode is disabled by default. Activate it and set it up through the DJI Pilot 

app. The Master remote controller’s Status LED will show solid green when it connected to the aircraft. The Slave 

remote controller’s Status LED will show solid blue when it is connected to the Master controller. 

Connecting the Master remote controller to the Slave remote controller:

On the Master remote controller, launch the DJI Pilot app and go to the Camera page. Then tap on the top of your 

screen to enter the remote controller settings window. Tap “Activate Master/Slave Mode”and select “Master”. Then 

enter your desired connection password for the “Slave” remote controller.

On the Slave remote controller, select “Slave “ and tap “Search” to find the Master remote controller. Select the “Master” 

remote controller from the “Master RC List” and input the connection password.
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● You can set the remote controller to different modes using the DJI Pilot app.

7. Mounting the Gimbal and Camera

9. Remote Controller Operation

The remote controller is by default set to Mode 2 ( throttle controlled by the left-hand stick ). 

Adjust the tilt angle of camera by using the Gimbal Dial.

● When not in P mode, the Inspire 1 will only maintain altitude, not position, and will drift with 

wind or user inputs. Return to Home is not available in F mode.

Remove the Gimbal Cover.

Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the unlocked position (to the right when 

facing the nose of the aircraft). Insert the gimbal by aligning the 

white mark on the gimbal with white mark on the Gimbal Lock.

Rotate the gimbal lock back into the locked position (to the left 

when facing the nose of the aircraft). 

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Move the Flight Mode Switch to the right to select P mode. ( P mode is Positioning mode, A mode 

is ATTI mode, and the F mode is Function mode. )

Power on the remote controller.

Power on the aircraft and wait for the self-check to complete. Do not move the aircraft during the 

self-check. 

Ensure the remote controller is linked to the aircraft before flight. Re-link the remote controller to the 

aircraft if it fails to connect. Refer to the INSPIRE 1 User Manual on how to link. 

Ensure the remote controller and your mobile device are connected with a USB cable. Launch the 

DJI Pilot app when connecting to the aircraft for the first time, and follow the instructions within the app.

Launch the DJI Pilot app and tap “Camera”. Ensure the aircraft is functioning normally by 

completing the Checklist.Beginner Mode is enabled by default when you launch the DJI Pilot app 

for the first time. The aircraft’s altitude and flight distance is restricted when flying in Beginner Mode. 

We recommend you fly in Beginner Mode when using the aircraft for the first time. You may disable 

Beginner Mode in the settings page of the DJI Pilot app. 

Calibrate Compass: tap“MODE”in the app and select “Compass Calibration” to calibrate the 

compass, then follow on-screen instructions.

For 1345s Propeller, install the propellers with a white dot onto the mounting plates that have a white dot, 

and install the propellers without a white dot onto the mounting plates that do not have a white dot. Press 

the propeller down onto the mounting plate and rotate in the lock direction until secure. 

For 1345 Propeller, attach propellers with the black nut onto motors with the black dot and spin 

counter-clockwise to secure. Attach propellers with gray nut onto motors without a black dot and spin 

clockwise to secure. Place all propellers onto the correct motor and tighten by hand to ensure security 

before flight.

8. Preparing for Flight

Place the aircraft on a flat surface, in an open space, with the back facing you.

Gimbal Dial

DJI Pilot 

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The App’s 

RTH Button

● While returning home, its 

altitude can be adjusted by the 

user to avoid obstructions.

Before taking off, make sure the aircraft 

status bar in the DJI Pilot app shows “Safe 

to Fly (GPS)”. Otherwise, the aircraft cannot 

hover in place and record the Home Point.

10. Flight

● Manual Take - off & Landing:

Safe to Fly (GPS) ● Auto Taking - Off & Landing:

Tap and confirm your selection. The aircraft will automatically take off, retract 

its landing gear, and hover at 1.5 meters after you tap and confirm Auto Take-off.

Appendix

Aircraft

Status Indicator Description 

Slowly: Safe to fly,GPS working

Slowly: P-ATTI or ATTI

Quickly: Not connected

to remote controller

Slowly: Low battery level warning

Quickly: Critical low battery level warning

Solid: Critical error

Blinking Alternately:

Compass calibration required

Double: Vision Positioning 

System working, no GPS

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Gently pull the left (throttle) stick down to lower the aircraft 

until it touches the ground. Pull both sticks to the bottom 

inside corners to stop the motors. 

After flight, change the aircraft back into Travel Mode. Do not 

attempt this at the beach, over grass, or over monochromatic 

carpet. Then place the aircraft on a flat surface and remove 

the gimbal and camera for transport.

● Return to Home 

Start the motors by pulling both control sticks to the bottom inside (or outside) 

corners. Release the sticks once the motors start. Slowly push the left (throttle) 

stick up to take off. Once in the air, toggle the Transformation Switch up to 

raise the landing gear.

Remote controller is functioning normally

but is not connected to the aircraft. 

Remote controller is functioning normally

and is connected to the aircraft. 

Remote controller is in Slave Mode

and not connected to the aircraft. 

Remote controller is in Slave Mode

and is connected to the aircraft. 

B-B-B... Aircraft low battery warning

 or remote controller error. 

B—B—... Remote controller has been

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Remote Controller

Status LED

Using the Camera

● Adjust the camera parameters using the 

Camera Settings Dial on the remote 

controller or through the DJI Pilot app. 

Press the Shutter Button/Video Record 

Button to capture photos or record 

videos.

● Adjust the tilt of the gimbal using the 

Gimbal Dial.

● Download photos and video from the SD 

card to your mobile device through the 

DJI Pilot app. You may also use a SD 

card reader to export files to your PC.

1. Press and hold the return home 

button until the LED surrounding 

the button is blinking white, and the 

return home procedure is in 

process. Press once to stop the 

procedure.

2. The DJI Pilot app notifies users to 

take action when the battery level 

falls to a specified threshold. This 

warning threshold can be set 

within the DJI Pilot app. The 

aircraft will land immediately when 

it reaches Critical Low Battery 

Level Warning. 

3. Failsafe: The Inspire 1 will enter 

RTH mode if remote controller 

signal is lost.

( In the Camera screen of the DJI Pilot app )

Tap and confirm your selection. The landing gear will lower and the aircraft 

will automatically land.

● It is highly recommended that you only take off when the Aircraft Status bar is green.

● The aircraft cannot take off if the Critical Low Battery Warning is active. 

● The Intelligent Flight Battery must warm-up if the outside temperature is low. A 

warning will display in the DJI Pilot app.

● Rotating propellers can be dangerous. Do not start the motors when there are people 

nearby and always fly in a wide open area. 

● Never stop the motors during flight. Power off the aircraft prior to switching off the 

remote controller after landing.

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