# PHANTOM 3
(PROFESSIONAL)


# Quick Start Guide V1.0

# Phantom 3 Professional

It's time to meetyour Phantom 3 Professional. The Phantom 3 Professional's camera records video at upto 4K and captures 12 megapixel photos. Review the diagram below for a full list ofyour Phantom 3 Professional's parts:

1. Gimbal and Camera B. AircraftStatus Indicators 2. Vision Positioning System 9. Antennas 3. Camera Micro-SO Card Slot 10. Intelligent Flight Battery 4.Aircraft Micro.USB Port 11. Power Button 

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5. Front LEOs 12. Battery Level lndicators 6. Motors 13. Link Button 7. Propellers 14. Camera Micro.USB Port

# Remote Controller

This powerful Remote Controller allows you to pilot and maneLNer your Phantom 3 Professional at distances over 6,000 feet 

### (2 km)* away, while putting selected camera controls atyour fingertips. Builtintoyour RemoteController is a rechargeable LiPo batteryand 

### DJI Lightbridge,whichwhen paired with a compatible mobile device gives you a live 

## HD view from the Phantom's camera.

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11

. Gimbal Dial 12. CameraSettings Dial 13. Video Recording Button 14

. Flight ModeSwitch 15. Shutter Button 16. Playback Button 17. C1/C2 Buttons (Customizable) 18. USB Port 19. Micro-USB Port 1. Power Button 2. Return to Home (RTH) Button 3. Control Sticks 4. Status LED 5. Battery Level LEOs 6. Power Port 7. Mobile Device Holder 8. Small DevicePositioning Tabs

(such as mobile phone) 9. Antennas 10. Handle Bar

Mobile device connection

*This maximum transmission distancewastasted in a lab environment and isfor reference only. The maximum operating distance mayvarydepending

on conditions inyour immediate surroundings.

# Fly 

# Safe

DJI encourages you to enjoy flying your Phantom 3 Professional In a 

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### this, It 

## Is Important 

### 1o understand some basic flight guid

. elines, both foryour protection and

### for the 

### safety

### ofthose around

### you. 1 . Fly in 0 penAreas:Always fly in locationsthatare free and clearofbuildings,

### trees, powerlines, 

### and otherobstacles.

### Do not

### 1lyabove

or near people or animals. 

### 2. Maintain Control 

### at All Times

.: Even when using DJI autopilot Junctions such 

## as Auto-Takeoff, Auto-Landing, and Auto-Rab.Jm 

### 1o

Home, always keep your hands on the Remote Controllerand maintain control ofyour

### aircraftwhen 

### itis in 

### flight. 3. Maintain Line ofSight: Keep your aircraft in sightataU times, 

### and

### avoid fly1ng 

### bel'lhd 

### blilclrQS or

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## yoc.r1/eN. 4. MonitorYourAltitude: For the safety offull-sized aircraft

### and ottleralrtmfflc, 

### always

### 'fly

## ataltitudes less

### than

### 400feet {120 

### meters)

above ground level, or in line withyour local laws and regulations. Visit http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly for more information on critical safety features such as No-Fly Zones.


### • Calibratingthe Compass: Make sure to calibrate the compass at 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 optimal performance. 1. DO NOTcalibrateyour compass where there is a chance ofstrong magnetic interference, such as magnetite, parking structures, and

steel reinforcements underground. 

### 2. DO NOT carry ferromagnetic materials withyou during calibration such as keys or cellular phones. 3. DO NOT calibrate beside massive metal objects. 4. Ifthe Aircraft Status Indicators are showing solid red, then 

### try to calibrate again. Ifthey are blinking red and yellow alternately after

placing the aircraft on the ground, the compass has detected magnetic interference. Change your location.


### • Environmental Considerations: 1. Do not fly in severe weather conditions. This includes highwinds (speeds of

### 22 mph or 10 m/s or more), snow, rain, and fog. 

### 2. Only fly in open areas. Tall buildings and steel strucb..ires may affect the accuracy ofthe on-board compass and GPS signal. 3. Avoid obstacles, crowds, high-voltage power lines, trees, and bodies ofwater. 4. Minimize electromagnetic interference by avoiding areas with high levels ofelectromagnetism, including mobile phone base stations,

radio transmission towers, orWi-Fi hotspots. 5. Aircraft and battery performance are subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature. Bevery careful when

flying 19,600 feet (6 km) or more above sea level, as battery and aircraft performance may not be at peak efficiency. 6. The Phantom 3 Professional cannot operate in P Mode or use GPS atpolar latitudes. Only A Til Mode and the Vision Positioning system will be operational. 

### • P Mode: In this mode, the Phantom 3 Professional can use GPS and theVision Positioning system, allowing it to hover accurately in position indoors and out. When GPS is available, a Home Pointwill be locked so that the Phantom 3 Professional can Return to Home if the Remote Controller signal is lost.



# eJ To enable P Mode, toggle the Flight ModeSwitch to the P position.

There are three states in P mode: P-GPS: GPS works bestwhen outdoorsand in awideopen area. Your Phantom 3 Professional uses GPS to hover in place when there is a strong GPS signal. P-0PTI: IfGPS is notavailable, the aircraft can use theVision Positioning system to hoveraccurately. P-ATTI: Neither GPS nor the Vision Positioning system are available. The aircraft will only use its barometer for altitude and other on-board sensors for attib..ide stabilization. Note that the Vision Positioning system may notwork properly when the Phantom 3 Professional is flying over water, over surfaces without a clear pattern, or in a low-lightenvironment. 

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### • Return to Home: When there is a strong GPS signal, the aircraftwill be able to record a Home Point and return to that Home Point when required. The Home Point location is recorded whentheGPS signal icon in the DJI Pilot app is eitheryellow orgreen. The aircraft will reb..irn to the Home Point automatically in the following scenarios (all require a strong GPS signal): Smart RTH: When the RTH button on the Remote Controller or in the DJI Pilot app is pressed. Low-Battery RTH: A notification will appear in the DJI Pilot app requesting the pilot to take action when the battery level falls under a certain level. Failsafe RTH: When the Remote Controller's signal is lost.

• While returning to the Home Point, the aircraft's altitude can beadjusted to avoid obstacles. Tall buildings may affectthe Remote

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

# Appendix

• Aircraft

Weight (Including Battery) Max. AscentSpeed Max. Descent Speed Max. Speed Max. Flight Altitude Max. Flight Time Operating Temperature Range GPS

• Gimbal

AnguIarVibration Range 1280 g 5m/s 3m/s 16 m/s (A TTI mode, no wind) 6000 m Approximately 23 minutes 00Cto400C GPS/GLONASS

Pitch:
- 90° to +30°

<8 mls (Altitude 2m) 30 cm-300 em 30 cm-300 em • Vision Positicning

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

• Camera

Sensor Lens ISO Range Sony EXMOR 1/2 3• Effective pixels 124M (total pixels 12.76 M) FOV (Field OfView) 94° 20 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2 8 100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo) ElectronicShutterSpeed Image Max. Size Still Photography Modes 8 s- 1/8000 s 4000x3000 Single shot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at0.7EV Bias Time-lapse Video Recording Modes UHD: 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p 24/25/30 FHD 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 HD 1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 60Mbps Max. Bitrate ofVideoStorage Supported File Formats Supported SD Card Types Operating Temperature Range FAT32/exFAT Photo JPEG, DNG Video MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) Micro-SO, Max. capacity: 64GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required

• RemoteController

Operating Frequency Max. Transmission Distance Video Output Port Operating Temperature Range Battery Mobile Device Holder Transmitter Power (E IRP) Working Voltage

• Charger

Voltage Rated Power ooc to 40°C

2400 GHz-2.483 GHz 2 km (outdoors and unobstructed) 

## USB OOCto400C 6000 mAh LiPo 2S Tablets and smartphones FCC 20 dbm; CE 16 dbm 12A@74V

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• Intelligent Flight Battay ( PH3-4480 mAh-15.2V)

Capacity 4480 mAh Voltage 15.2V Battery Type LiPo 4S Energy 68 Wh NetWeight 365 g Operating Temperature -1o•cto 4o•c Max. Charging Power 100W



# *This Quick Start Guide is subject to change without prior notice. 

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# PHANTOM 3 (PROFESSIONAL)

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# Preparing Your Phantom 3 Professional Before Flying

Read the User Manual and watch the video tutorials in the DJI Pilot app or on the official DJI website (www.dji.com), and read the following documents included in the box before using your Phantom 3 Professional for the first time: 

### Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide, 

### Phantom 3 Professional!AdvancedSafetyGuidelines

### andDisclaimer; 

### Phantom 3 Professional! AdvancedIntelligent FlightBatterySafetyGuidelines, 

### In the 

### Box. 

# 1. Download the DJI Pilot App Search 'DJI Pilot' on theApp Store or Google Play and download the DJI Pilot app to your mobile device.

DJ I Pilotapp 

# 2. Watch theTutorial Videos Watch the tutorial videos on www.dji.com 

### or in the DJI Pilot app.

Phantom 3 tutorial videos 

# A • For the best experience, use a mobile devicethat runs iOS 8.0 or above orAndroid 4.1.2 orabove.



# 3. Check Battery Levels Pressing the Power Button once on either your Intelligent Flight Battery or Remote Controller displays the battery level. 

### Be sure to fully charge both batteries before your first flight.

Low._ Battery Level+High Low._ Battery Level+ High



# 4. Chargingthe Batteries

• Only use the official DJI Phantom 3 Professional charger. Remove the Intelligent Flight Battery from the aircraft before

charging. • It is recommended thatyou turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery or Remote Controller before charging. • Connect the charger to a suitable power source (1 00-240V 50/60Hz). • Connect the chargerto the Intelligent Flight Battery or Remote Controller.The LEDswill display the current charge level,

and when fully charged, they will automatically turn off.

Remove the Intelligent Flight Battery

# 5. Preparing the Remote Controller Tiltthe Mobile Device Holder to the desired position, and then adjust the antennas as shown. The strength ofthe RemoteController's signal will fluctuate depending on the positions ofthe antennas.

The transmission signal between the aircraft and Remote Controller will be strongest within the range illustrated here. If the signal is weak, adjust the positions of the antennas and fly the aircraft closer to achieve optimal signal performance. 

## (j) Press the button on the side of the Mobile Device Holderto release the clamp. 

## ® Placeyour mobile device into the clamp and adjust it so that the mobile device is held securely in place. 

### @ Connect your mobile device to the Remote Controllerwith 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.

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# - ,.;]g 6 • To avoid signal interference, do not use other 2.4GHz deviceswhen flying.



# 6. Flight Controls Here are the default flight controls (Mode 2). The left stick controls altitude and rotation, while the right stick controls the forward, backward, left or right movements. The gimbal dial controls the camera's tilt.
Left Stick Right Stick Gimbal Dial



# A • You can customize or changethese controls through the DJ I Pilot app.

# 7. Getting Ready for Takeoff Remove the gimbal clamp as shown on the right. Place your Phantom 3 Professional on a flat surface, in an open space, with the nose facing away from you. Then follow the steps below in this order:

DJI Pilot



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CD Toggle the Flight Mode Switch on your Remote Controller to the right (P Mode). P Mode is Positioning Mode, A Mode is A TTl Mode, and F Mode is Function Mode. ® Turn on the Remote Controller by pressing the power button once, releasing it, and then pressing and holding for 

### 2 seconds. 

### @ Insert the Intelligent Flight Battery into your Phantom 

### 3 Professional. Turn on the battery by pressing the power button once, releasing it, and then pressing and holding for 

### 2 seconds

. 

### @ Ensure the LED on your Remote Controller is green, indicating it is ready to be used. 

# ® Connect your mobile device to the Remote Controller with a USBcable and launchthe DJI Pilot app. Follow the instructions within the app. 

## ® In the app, tap 'Camera'. Ensure your Phantom 

### 3 Professional is ready to fly by completing the on-screen 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 are restricted when flying in Beginner Mode. You can disable Beginner Mode in the Settings Page ofthe DJI Pilot app. 

# CD Calibrate the compass by tapping 'MODE' in the app and selecting 'Compass Calibration'. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 

## ® Attach the propellers with a black nut onto the motors with a black axis and spin them counter-clockwise to secure. Attach the propellers with a gray nut onto the motorswith a gray axis and spin them clockwise to secure.

• Be sure to match all the propellers to motors with the correct colors and tighten by hand before flying. • Ifyou wish to record photos orvideos, insert a Micro-SO card into the Camera's Micro-SO Card Slot. • The Flight Mode Switch is locked in P Mode by default. Refer to the User Manual to learn howto unlockthe switch and change

to other modes. • When not in P mode, the Phantom 3 Professional will only maintain altitude, not position, and will driftwith wind or user input.

Return to Home is not available in F mode. 

# 8. Flight Safe to Fly ( 

# GPS) Beforetaking off, make sure the Aircraft Status Bar in the DJI Pilot app indicates 'Safe to Fly (GPS)' or 'Safe to fly (non-GPS)' ifflying indoors.



## • Auto Takeoff and Landing: Your Phantom 3 Professional can automaticallytakeoff and land at thetap ofa button inthe Camera screen ofthe DJI Pilot app. 

# e Tap and slide to confirm automatictakeoff. The aircraftwill automaticallytakeoffand hover at 5 feet (1.5 meters). 

# 0 Tap and slide to confirm automatic landing. The aircraftwill automatically land.

## • Manual Takeoff and Landing (Stick configurations are for MODE 2): Startthe motors by pulling both control sticks to the bottom inside (or outside) corners. Release the sticks once the motors start. Slowly push the left stick (throttle stick) up to takeoff.
Start

### I Stop the motors Left stick up (Slowly) 

### To land, gently pull the left stick (throttle stick) down to lower the aircraft until it touches the ground. Then pull both sticks to the bottom inside corners to stop the motors.
Left stick down (Slowly)

• Never stop the motors mid-flight, otherwise the aircraft will crash. Only stop the motors when on the ground or as required in

emergency situations to reduce the risk of damage or injury. •You cannot takeoff if the Intelligent Flight Battery is notsufficiently charged and the Critical Low Battery Warning is active. • The Intelligent Flight Battery mustwarm up ifthe outsidetemperature is low. Awarning will appearin the DJI Pilot app in this scenario. • Once spinning, the rotating propellers can be dangerous. Do not start the motors when there are people nearby and always fly

in a wide-open area. • Power offyour Phantom 3 Professional before switching off the Remote Controller after landing. 

## • Return to Home: 1. Press and hold the Return to Home Button on your Remote Controller untilthe LED surrounding the button starts blinking white and starts beeping. Your Phantom 3 Professional will return to the set Home Point. Press the button onceto stop the procedure. 2. The DJI Pilot app will warn you if your Phantom 3 Professionals battery level falls under a certain level.This warning threshold can be set inthe app. The aircraft will land immediately if the battery power reaches a critical level and the Critical Low Battery Level Warning appears. 3. Failsafe: The Phantom 3 Professional will enter Return to Home Mode ifthe signal to the Remote Controller is lost.

RTH Button The app's RTH Button 

# A •While returning home, you can still control your Phantom 3 

# AA Professional's altitude to avoid any obstacles.


# Appendix Aircraft Status Indicators**Slowly** Safe to fly, GPSworking 

# ; )#: x2 Continuously Vision Positioning system working, no GPS

### ~Slowly P-ATII or ATTl Mode #(:Quickly Notconnected to the Remote Controller 

## Remote Controller Status LED (j) Remote Controller is functioning normally, butis notconnected to the aircraft. 

## (j) Remote Controller is functioning normally and is connected to the aircraft

### )!(**~** B-B-B

... AircraftLow Battery Level Warning ' or Remote Controller error. 

## (j) B-B-

... Remote Controller has been idle for 5 minutes.

### ~ Slowly Low Battery Level Warning

### Quickly Critical Low Battery Level Warning 

### tW Solid Critical error



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### :.9..: Blinking Alternately Compass calibration required

For more information: 

### http://www.d ji.com/phantom3 

## Camera Controls

• Adjustthe camera parameters using

the Camera Settings Dial on the Rerno1B Contrdler orthrough the DJ

### I Pilotapp A-ess the Shutter ButiDn or Video Recording Button to capture pho1Dsorrecadvideos.

• Adjust the gimbal's tilt using the

Gimbal Dial.

• Da.Mlload photos and videos !rom

the Micro-SO card to yrur mobile device through the DJI Pilot app You can also use a SO-card reader to exportfiles toyour computer.

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