# Camera and Gimbal This section provides the technical specifications of the camera and explains the gimbal's operation modes.

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# Camera and Gimbal Camera Profile Theon-board camera uses lha 1/2.3 Inch CMOSsensortocapiUrevldao (up to4096x2160p 

### at24fpsor 4K at**~.p** 

## to 30fps 

### with the Phantom 3 ProfessiOnal} 

### and 12 megapixel StillS. You 

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### continUOU8, and lime-lapse mode. A live previlfN 

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### mobile deviceviathe DJI GO

### app. 

## C&memMicro-SO

## cardSlot To store your photos and videos, insert the Micro-SO card into the slot, as shown below, before turning on the 

### PhantomS Professional. The Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 

### 16GB Micro-SO card and supports Micro-SO cards up to 64 GB. A UHS-1 Micro-SO card Is 

### recommended due 

### to theirfast read and writespeeds allowing youto save high-resolution video data.**\\\\~** /IIIII



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## cameraData Port Turn on the Phantom 3 Professional and connect a USB cable to the Camera 

### Data Port 

### todownload photos

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### computer. 

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### Camera Operation Use the Shutter and Video Recording buttons on the remote controller to shoot the images or videos through the DJI GO app. For more information about how to use these buttons, refer to "Controlling the Camera Page 24". 

### Camera LED Indicator Camera LED Indicator lights up after the flight battery is powered on. It provides information on the working status 

### ofthe camera.

Camera LED Indicator



# - lW Green Fast Blink (0.2s off, 0.1son)



# - lW Green Blink Once (0.5s off, 0.4s on )

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### off, 0.1son )

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- :®; Fast Red Blink (O.Ss off, 0.2s on )



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## Gimbal Gimbal Profile Camera

### status System is warming up. Taking a single picture. Taking 3 or5 photos per shot. Recording. SD card error. Overheated Camera System error. Rrmware Upgrading

The 3-axis gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture clear, stable images and video. The gimbal can tiltthe camera within a 120" range.

Usethe gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the tilt movement of the camera.



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### Gimbal Operation Modes Two gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the camera settings page ofthe DJI GO app. Note thatyour mobile device must be connected to the remote controllerfor changes to take effect. Referto the table belowfor details:
Follow Mode The angle between gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains constant atall times. FPVMode The gimbal will synchronize with the movement of the aircraftto provide a first-person perspectiveflying experience. 

# Lh • A gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) the aircraft is placed on uneven ground or the gimbal's motion is obstructed (2) the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive external force, such asa collision. Please takeofffrom flat, open ground and protectthe gimbal atalltimes. • Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to temporary failure. The

gimbal will recover full functionality after it dries. 

### Anti-Drop Kit The anti-drop kit helps keep the gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft. Two pins have been mounted prior to shipping. If new or additional pins are required, see the diagram below. Press Part 

# <D through the hole ofthe vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part

## ®,then lockthem together asshown@. Mounting the anti-drop kit pins diagonallyfrom each other is recommended. 

### CD •

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# DJI GO app This section introduces the four main functions of the OJ I GO app.

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# DJIGOapp The DJI GO 

### app is 

### a mobile 

### applicalion designed specifically for lhe Phantan 3 Professional. Use'this app to 

### control the gimbal, camera, and other aircmftfunctions. lheapp 

### alsofe6tures Map, Academy, and 

### User Center, \\tlich 

### are 

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### [1] Flight Mode**~** 

### :The text nextto this icon indicates the current flight mode. Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allowyou to modify flight limits and setthe gain values.**~'C:J** 

### The aircraft is setto "Beginner Mode" by default. The aircraft cannot fly 30 

### meters (98 

### feet) higher

and beyond the recorded Home Point under beginner mode. Disable this mode in the MODE setting page. [2] GPS Signal Strength 

### If. 11 111 : 

### This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS strength. [3] IOC Settings**A** 

### CL: This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F-mode. Tap to view the IOC settings menu and select the desired IOC setting. 

### [4] System Status saretoRy<GPS> 

### :This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. [5] Battery Level Indicator
--o--o-o : 

### The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different functions. [6] Remote Controller Signal**~"-** 111ll: 

### This icon shows the strength 

### of remote controller's signal. [7] HD Video Link Signal Strength

### 11**111:** 

### This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and the remote controller. [8] Battery Level 

## i¥A1 ()()%: This icon shows the current battery level. Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the batterywarning history. [9] General Settings 

### : : Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set flight parameters, reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the flight route display. 

### [1O] Camera Operation Bar Shutterand Recording Settings 

### ItO :Tap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution ofthe videos, image size and so on. 

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### Phantom

### 3 ProfationalUserManual Shuttar 

# e :Taplhis buttcn

### totake

### asingle photo. 

### Pressand hold lhisbutton

### toselectsingleshot,triple shot or11mA-'apsed**shoot~** 

### modes. 

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### to slart recording 

### video, lhen 

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### tostop recording. You can also 

### press lhe 

### VIdeo Recording 

### Button

## onthe remotacontroller,

### v.tlch haslhasamefunctionally. Playbar:k 

## [E) :Tap 

### toentsr

### lheplayback 

### page. You 

### can preview 

### photos and videos as soon as they

### are 

### captlnd. Camera Selllios 

# -·-**~Tap**

### to setISO, &hUllerand aulD

### exposurevalues

# orthecamera. [11] Map 

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### Positioning 

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### aircraftfrom the 

### Home Point. When lhe

### aircraft ia nearthe 

### ground, thia icon will changeto

### ~ 

### to displaythe heighttheVision Position Syatem'asensorsfrom

### theground. [18] 

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### Vision PositioningSlatus icon ishighlightedwhenthe

### VISion Positioning isinoperation. Rightallltude Is

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### to enable the ctynanlc home point

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### oflhemobiledevice. [16] Rs!Lm ID Home (RTH) 

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### [16] Auto Takeoff/Landing**~I~** 

### :Tap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. [17] 

### Livestream 

## (:jl: Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the mobile data service is available on the mobile device. [18] 

### Back 

# * :Tapto return to the main GUI.


## Director Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI GO app. After recording several video clips, simply tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of clips, which are automatically combined to create ashortfilm that can be shared immediately. 

## Store Tap "Store" to visit the official DJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily buy new products.



## Discovery Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs, and check your DJI account status in "Discovery". Useyour registered DJI accountto login to "Discovery''.



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# Flight This section describes safe flight practices and flight restrictions.

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# Flight Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended that you use the flight simulator in the DJI GO app to hone your flight skills and practice flying safely. Ensure that all flights are carried out in an open area.



## Flight Environment Requirements 1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speeds exceeding 10 m/s , snow, rain and fog. 2. Only fly in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS system. 3. Avoid obstacles, crowds, high voltage power lines, trees, and bodies of water. 4. Minimize interference by avoiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism, including base stations and radio transmission towers. 5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and temperature.Be very careful when flying at altitudes greater than 19, 685 feet (6000 meters) above sea :::!J level, as the performance of the battery and aircraft may be affected. 

# cg. 6. The Phantom 3 Professional cannot operate within the polar areas. 

# - Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations set forth by government and regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA. For safety reasons, flights are limited by default, which helps users operate this product safely and legally. Flight limitations include height limits, distance limits, and No-Fly Zones. When operating in P-mode, height limits, distance limits, and No-Fly Zones function concurrently to manage flight safety. In A-mode, only height limits are in effect, which by default prevent the aircraft altitude from exceeding 1640 feet (500 m). 

### Maximum flight altitude & 

### Radius Limits Maximum flight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the DJI GO app. Be aware that the maximum flight altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance with these settings, your Phantom 3 Professional will fly in a restricted cylinder, as shown below:

Maximum Flight Altitude



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### GPS Signal Strong G,_ 

### ······Blinking Green Flight Limits DJIGOapp Maximum Flight Aircraft's altitude cannot Warning: Height Altitude exceed the specified value. limit reached. Max Radius Flight distance must be within Warning: Distance the max radius.

GPS Signal Weak 'Y' 

### ······BlinkingYellow Right Limits Maximum Right Altitude Max Radius Height is restricted to 400 feet. (120m) and under. No limits limit reached.

DJIGOapp Warning: Height limit reached. Aira"aft Status Indicator None. Rapid red flashing 

### : if!!

......when close to the max radius limit.

Aircraft Status Indicator None.

• If you fly out 

### ofthe limit, you can still control the Phantom 3, but cannot fly it any father. If the**~** 

### Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within

range automatically. • If the Phantom 3 flies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back

within range automatically. No-FlyZones All No-Fly Zones are listed on the DJI official website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly. No-Fly Zones are divided into Airports and Restricted Areas. Airports include majorairports and flying fields where manned aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include border lines between countries or sensitive institute. The details 

### ofthe No-Fly Zones are explained as follow: Airport (1) Airport No-Fly Zone are comprised of Take-off Restricted zones and Restricted Altitude Zones. Each zone features circles of various sizes. (2) R1 miles (value of the R1 depends on the size and shape 

### ofthe airport) around the airport is aTakeoff restricted zone, inside ofwhich take off is prevented. (3) From R1 mile to R1 

### + 1 mile around the airport the flight altitude is limited to a 15 degree inclination. Starting at 65 feet (20 meters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is limited to 1640feet (500 meters) at R1 

### +1mile (4) When the aircraft enters within 320 feet (100 meters) 

### of No-Fly Zones, awarning message will appear on the DJI GO app.

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# T 66feet 

## l_ 

# L 

# J+----- 

### 1mile 

# -----+1 +--- 

### R 1 ---+

## I

## ~+--------- R2 -----· Restricted Area 

# • No-llyzone**Aest~c:ted-altltude** ftlghtzone Warning zone**~** 

### (1) Restricted Areas does not have flight altitude restrictions. 

## ;:r (2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot take off within this zone. The value of Rvaries based on the definition of the restricted areas. (3) A "warning zone" has been set around the Restricted Area. When the aircraft approaches within 0.062 miles {100m) of this zone, a warning message will appearon the DJI GO app.



# I• 100m 

# • No-flyzona Warning zona Fraa zona



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### GPS Signal Strong G ····· ·

### Blnklng Green Aircraft Zone Restriction DJI GO app Prompt Status Indicator Motors will not start. Warning: You are in a No-fly zone. Take off prohibited. No-fly Zone Ifthe aircraft enters the 

# • restricted area in A-mode, but is Warning: You are in a no-flyzone. switched to P-mode, the aircraft will automatically descend, land, Automatic landing has begun. and stop its motors. R1: Warning: You are in a 

# ® -:,I':
000000 

### Ifthe aircraft entersthe restricted restricted zone. Descending to Red flashingRestrictedarea in A-mode, but is switched safe altitude. altitude flight R2: Warning: You are in a to P-mode, itwill descend to an zone appropriate altitude and hover restricted zone. Maximum flight altitude is restricted to between 15feet belowthe altitude limit. 20m and 500m. Flycautiously. Warning zone No flight restriction applies, but Warning: You are approaching a there will be awarning
. restricted zone, Flycautiously. Free zone No restrictions. None. None. '-.../ 

# IX! Semi-automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the descentand landing process. Motorswill stop automaticallyafter landing.**~** 

### • When flying in a safety zone, the aircraft's status indicator will blink red rapidly and continue

for 3seconds, then switch to indicate currentflying status and continue for 5 seconds atwhich point itwill switch backto blinking red. • For safety reasons, please do notfly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines,

city centers, orother sensitive areas. Fly the aircraftonlywithin your line ofsight.

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## Preflight Checklist 1
. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged
. 2
. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly
. 3
. Micro-SO card has been inserted, if necessary. 4
. Gimbal is functioning normally
. 5
. Motors can start and are functioning normally
. 6
. The DJI GO app is successfully connected to the aircraft.



## Calibrating the Compass IMPORTANT: Always calibrate the compass in every new flight location
. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight performance or flight failure
. Regular calibration is required for optimal performance
.



# 0 • Do not calibrate your compass where there is any possibility of strong magnetic interference
. Sources of potential interference include magnetite, parking structures, and subterranean metal structures • Do not carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular

phones. • Do not calibrate in direct proximity to large metal objects
. • DO NOT calibrate indoors
. 

### Calibration Procedures Choose an open area to carry outthe following procedures. 1
. Ensure that the compass is calibrated
. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-flight preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap the Aircraft Status Bar in the app and select "Calibrate" ,then follow the on-screen instructions
. 2
. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees
. The Aircraft Status Indicators will display a solid green light.



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### 3. Hold the aircraft vertically, with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center axis. Recalibrate the compass ifthe Aircraft Status Indicator glows solid red.



# 6 If the Aircraft Status Indicator blinks red and yellow after the calibration procedure, move your aircraft to adifferent location and try again.**~** 

### Calibrate the compass before each flight. Launch the DJI GO app and follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the compass. DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such as a metal bridge, cars, scaffolding. When to Recalibrate 1.When compass data is abnormal and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green and yellow. 2.When flying in a new location or in a location that is different from the most recent flight. 3.When the mechanical or physical structure ofthe Phantom 3 Professional has been changed. 4.When severe drifting occurs in flight, i.e. Phantom 3 Professional does notfly in straight line. 

## Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing Auto Takeoff Use auto takeoff only ifthe Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps belowto use the auto takeoff feature: 1. Launch the DJI GO app, and enter "Camera" page. 2. Ensurethe aircraft is in P- mode. 3. Complete all steps on the pre-flight checklist. 4.**Tap"~",** 

### and confirm that conditions are safe for flight. Slidethe icon to confirm and takeoff. 5. Aircrafttakes off and hovers at (1.2 meters) above ground.



# 6 Aircraft Status Indicator blinks rapidly when it is using the Vision Position System for stabilization. The aircraft will automatically hover below 3 meters. It is recommended to wait until there is sufficient GPS lock before using the Auto Take-off feature.

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### 45Phantom 3 Professional User Manual Auto-Landing Use auto-landing only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps belowto use the auto-landing feature: 1
. Ensure the aircraft is in P- mode
. 2
. Check the landing area condition before tapping 

## " i!;.", to begin landing
. Then follow the on-screen instructions
. 

## Starting/Stopping the Motors Starting the Motors A Combination Stick Command (CSC) is used to start the motors
. Push both sticks to the bottom inner or outer corners to start the motors
. Once the motors have started spinning , release both sticks simultaneously
.
OR 

### Stopping the Motors There are two methods to stop the motors
. Method 1 : When Phantom 3 Professional has landed, push the throttle downeD, then conduct the same CSC that was used to start the motors, as described above®
. Motors will stop immediately
. Release both sticks once motors stop
. Method 2: When the aircraft has landed, push and hold the throttle down
. The motors will stop after three seconds
. 

# ®

Method 1 Method 2



# Lh Do not perform a CSC when the aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will suddently stop
. 

## Flight Test Takeoff/Landing Procedures 1
. Place the aircraft in an open, flat area with the battery level indicators facing towards you . 2
. Turn on the remote controller and your mobile device, then turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery
. 3
. Launch the DJI GO app and enterthe Camera page. 4
. Wait until the Aircraft Indicators blink green .This means the Home Point is recorded and it is now safe to fly
. If they flash yellow, the Home Point has not been recorded
. 5
. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or use Auto Takeoff
. 6
. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI GO app. 7
. To land , hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle to descend
. 8
. After landing, execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position until the motors stop. 9
. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery first, then the Remote Controller
. 

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# Lh •When the Aircraft Status Indicators blinkyellow rapidly during flight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe mode. • A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking red slowly or

rapidly during flight. • Watch ourvideo tutorials for more flight information. 

### Video Suggestions and Tips 1. Gothrough the full pre-flight checklist before each flight. 2. Selectthe desired gimbal operation mode in the DJI GO app. 3. Onlyshootvideo when flying in P-mode. 4. Always fly in good weatherand avoid flying in rain or heavywind. 5. Choosethe camera settingsthatsuityour needs. Settings include photo formatand exposure compensation. 6. Perform flighttests to establish flight routes and preview scenes. 7. Push the control sticks gentlyto keep the aircraft's movement smooth and stable.

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# FAQ

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# Troubleshooting (FAQ) What Is the difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced? The biggest difference between the Phantom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced is in the camera. The Phantom 3 Professional is capable of shooting spectacular 4K video at up to 30 frames per second, and the Phantom 3 Advanced is capable of shooting at resolutions up to 1080p60. Both models shoot 12 megapixel photos. The other main difference is the Intelligent Flight Battery charger. The Phantom 3 Advanced comes with a 57-watt charging unit and the Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 100-watt charger, the latter of which allows for shorter charging times. 

### Can I remove the camera and attach my own? No. The cameras that come with both models are permanently attached. Attempting to remove, replace, or modify the camera may damagethe product and will void yourwarranty. 

### Can I charge my Remote Controller and Intelligent Flight Battery at the same time? While the Remote Controller charger and Intelligent Flight Battery charger have been integrated into one unit for your convenience, it is recommended that you only charge one item at a time. We recommend that**~** you never charge both items using the same charger at the same time. 

### 0 What are the buttons on the backof my Remote Controller for? The two buttons on the back of the Remote Controller can be customized and assigned to function as you choose through the DJI GO app. Refer to the manual for more information. 

### How far can Ifly my Phantom 3? The signal transmission distance will vary depending on environmental conditions, but the Phantom 3 series can reach distances of up to 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) away from the pilot. 

### What app should I usewith my Phantom 3? The Phantom 3 is compatible with the DJI GO app for iOS and Android, which is already used with the DJI Inspire. The appwill detectwhich aircraft is connected and automatically adjust accordingly. 

### Which mobile devices are compatible with the app? The DJI GO app is only compatible with devices running iOS 8.0 or later or Android v4.1.2 or later. The following devices are recommended: iOS: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi +Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi +Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi +Cellular, iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi +Cellular. This app is optimized for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus Android: Samsung S5, Note 3, Sony Z3 EXPERIA, Google Nexus 7 II, Google Nexus 9, Mi 3, Nubia Z7 mini Supportfor additional Android deviceswill become available as testing and development continues.

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### 49Phantom 3 Professional User Manual Howdo I usethe Directorautomatic video editor? Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI GO app. After recording several video clips, simply tap "Director" from the app's home screen. You can then select a template and a specified number of clips, which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately. Howdo I change the control mode

### of my Phantom 3? By default, the Remote Controller is set to Mode 2. This means that the right control stick controls the movement of the aircraft and the left control stick controls the throttle and orientation of the aircraft. These controls can be changed to Mode 1 or set to a customized configuration in the DJI GO app. This is only recommended for advanced users. Can I usea Phantom 2 Remote Controllerwith the Phantom 3? No. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates on a different frequency. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates at 5.8 GHz and the new Phantom 3 Remote Controller operates at 2.4 GHz. Can I usea Phantom 2 Intelligent Flight Batterywith the Phantom 3? No. The Phantom 3 uses a newly designed Intelligent Flight Battery with greater power. The Phantom 3 has a 4 cell battery with a capacity of4480 mAh and a voltage of 15.2 V. My Phantom 3 does notturn off right away, Is something wrong? This is normal. After you attempt to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery, it may remain on for a few seconds as anyvideo data is saved to the Micro SD card. This helps prevent your data from being lost or corrupted. Do I haveto buythe Remote Controller separately? No, there is no need to buy a separate Remote Controller. Your Phantom 3 comes with a Remote Controller that is already linked to the aircraft. Does my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllers? No. The included Remote Controller can be used to control both the aircraft and the gimbal tilt at the same time. What doesthe "P, A, F" switch on the Remote Controller do? This switch, called the Flight Mode Switch, allows you totoggle different flight modes: P-mode, or Positioning mode, indicates that both GPS and the Vision Positioning System are active and your Phantom 3 will attempt to stabilize using both. In A-mode, or Attitude mode, the aircraft does not use GPS or the Vision Positioning System. Only the barometer is used for stabilization. The aircraft can still return tothe Home Point as long as a sufficient GPS signal is available. F-mode, or Function mode, activates Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) functionality. Refer to the IOC section in the Appendix of the User Manual. By default, only P-mode may be used. Refer to your user manual for instructions on unlocking the other modes. 

### 50 @ 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.Phantom3 Professional User Manual What is the Phantom 3 flighttime? Flight times will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage patterns, but the Intelligent Flight Battery is designed to provide upto 23 minutes of uninterrupted flight time when fully charged. Howcan I restore avideo file Ifthe power Isturned offduring recording? Do not remove the Micro-SO card from the camera. If it has been removed, place it back in the camera. Turn the Phantom 3 on andwait approximately 30 seconds as the videofile is restored. Howcan I ensurethat mypicturesandvideoswill be synchronizedto myiOSalbum? You may need to adjust the settings of your mobile device. Open the Settings menu, select the Privacy tab, select the Photos tab, and then toggle the switch next tothe DJI GO app icon. If the GO app has not been granted access toyour albums, the photos and videos cannot be synchronized. Whatshould I doto land my Phantom 3 smoothlyas possible? Hover the aircraft over a flat, level surface. Slowly pull the throttle stick down until the aircraft touches the ground. Why isthedischargetime ofthe battery notzero, even though I have never used it? Every battery is tested prior to being packaged and shipped. This affects the discharge time of a new battery and is the reason that the discharge time is not zero. The battery is safe to use. Can the mobile device holder be used on the Phantom 2 series Remote Controller? No, it cannot. Howtosafelyoperatethe aircraftwhen encountering compass error? A compass error may occur when the aircraft is flying close to strong electric magnetic sources (e.g. power transmission lines). Aircraft Status Indicators blink red and yellow rapidly when a compass error occurs and the DJI GO app will display one ofthe following messages: • Compass error, calibration required

This warning message indicates the aircraft is receiving abnormal compass readings. It is recommended to power offthe aircraft andre-calibrate the compass at a different location and then resume the flight. • Compass error, exit P-GPS Mode

This warning message indicates that the aircraft is drifting severely. Bring the aircraft to a higher altitude to gain enough GPS satellite locks when this warning message is prompted. The flight controller will automatically adjust the orientation of the aircraft in the midairto mitigate the drifts. The aircraftwill switch backto P-GPS modewhen the automatic adjustment is completed. Howtotroubleshoot aircraft initialization error? If you observe the following symptoms, it indicates the aircraft has failed to initialized: • The aircraft status indicator display flashing red, yellow and green. Even the aircraft is stationed on the

flat surface. • The System Status Bar in the app prompts "Initialization Error". • No resistance drive iffelt on the gimbal. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

### 51Phantom 3 Professional User Manual Various factors contribute tothe aircraft initialization error, try resolve the issue by following the suggestions listed below: • Sensor performance degraded. This may be due to the excessive bias detected from the IMU or the

compass reading is interfered. Try restarting and calibrating the IMU and compass to resolve this issue. • Sensor is defective. If the sensors remains unchanged at all time and the problem persist even when the

aircraft is restarted, it indicates the sensor is not working normally. Users should return the aircraft to OJI for repairing. • Minor vibration is detected during aircraft initialization. Put the aircraft on the flat surface, power on the

aircraft and ensure the aircraft is stationed for more than 5 seconds to resolve the issue. • Serious vibration is detected during aircraft initialization. This instance generally occurs when the aircraft

is being initialization on the violent moving surface, for instance, ships that are on the rough sea. Do not attemptto power on the aircraft in this scenario.



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# Appendix

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# Appendix Specifications Aircraft Weight (Battery & Propellers Included) Max. Ascent Speed Max. Descent Speed Max. Speed Max Service Ceiling Above Sea Level Max. Flight Time Operating Temperature GPS Mode Gimbal Controllable Range Vision Positioning Velocity Range Altitude Range Operating Range Operating Environment Camera Sensor Lens ISO Range Electronic Shutter Speed Image Max. Size

Still Photography Modes

Supported SO Card Types
Video Recording Modes Max. Bitrate Of Video Storage Supported File Formats Operating Temperature Range


### 54 @ 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 1280 g 5 m/s 

### 3 m/s 16 m/s (A Til mode, no wind) 6000 m (Software altitude limit: 120m above takeoff point) Approximately 23 minutes 

## ooc to 40°C GPS/GLONASS Pitch: - 90° to 

### + 30°



### < 8 m/s (2 m above ground) 30 cm-300cm 30 cm-300cm Brightly lit (lux> 15) patterned surfaces Sony EXMOR 1/2.3" Effective pixels:12.4 M (total pixels: 12.76 M) FOV 94° 20mm(35mm format equivalent)f/2.8 100-3200(video) 100-1600(photo) Bs -1/BOOOs 4000 X 3000 Single shot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 Bracketed frames at0.7EV Bias Time-lapse Micro SD Max. capacity: 64GB. Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required UHD : 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p24/25/30 FHD: 1920x1080p 24/25/30/48/50/60 HD:1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60 60 Mbps FAT32/exFAT Photo: JPEG, DNG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) 

## ooc to 40°CPhantom3 Professional User Manual
Remote Controller Operating Frequency 2.400 GHz-2.483 GHz Transmitting Distance Up to 5.0 

### km or 3.1 miles (unobstructed, free of interferences and FCC compliant) when it is FCC compliant Up to 3.5 

### km or 2.1 miles (unobstructed, free of interferences) when it is CE compliant Video Output Port Operating Temperature Range Battery Mobile Device Holder Transmitter Power(EIRP) Working Voltage Charger Voltage USB 0°C- 40°C 6000 mAh LiPo 2S Tablets and smartphones FCC: 20 dbm; CE:16 dbm 1.2 A @7.4 V
17.4

## v Rated Power 100W Intelligent Flight Battery ( PH3-4480 mAh-15.2 V) Capacity 4480 mAh Voltage 15.2V Battery Type LiPo 4S Energy 68Wh Net Weight 365 g Operating Temperature -10°C- 40°C Max. Charging Power 100W 

## Aircraft Status Indicator Description Normal

· :®: -:@-:@ ······Red, Green andYellow Flash 1 1 ' ' 1' 1 1' Alternatively Turning on and Self-Diagnostics

### :@**······Green** and Yellow Flash Alternatively Aircraft Warming Up

### ······Green Flashes Slowly Safeto Fly (P-mode with GPS andVision Positioning)

### X2 ······ Green Flashes Twice 

### Safe

### toFly (P-mode

### with Visioo 

### Positioning 

### butwithout GPS) {'{; ······Yellow Flashes Slowly Safeto Fly (A-mode but NoGPS and Vision Positioning) Warning



## · f/J ······FastYellow Flashing Remote Controller Signal Lost $ ······Slow Red Rashing Low BatteryWarning :®: ······Fast Red Flashing Critical BatteryWarning

### ······Red Flashing

### A~ernatively IMU Error

· $ -Solid Red Critical Error $
-:@ ······Red andYellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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## Firmwares Update Use Micro SD card to update the aircraft and Intelligent Flight Battery. Connect to the Internet, launch the DJI GO app. The DJI GO app will start checking for available firmware updates automatically. Follow the on-screen instruction to update the latest firmware for the aircraft, remote controller and intelligentflight battery.



## Intelligent Flight Mode Intelligent Flight mode includes Course Lock, Home Lock, Point of Interest (POl), Follow Me and Waypoints features to assist users to create professional shoots during the flight. Course Lock and Home Point lock helps to lock the orientation of aircraft so that the user can focus more on other operations. Point of Interest, Follow Me and Waypoints mode enable aircraft to fly automatically according to the pre-setflight maneuvers.
Course Lock Home Lock Point of Interest
Follow Me
Waypoints Lock the current nose direction as the aircraft's forward direction. The aircraft will move in the locked directions regardless of its orientation (yaw angle). Pull the pitch stick backward to move the aircraft toward its recorderd Home Point. The aircraft will orbit around the subject automatically to allow the operator can be more focus on framing their shoot on the subject in Point 

### of Interest. A virtual tether is created between the aircraft and the mobile device so that the aircraftcantrackyour movement asyou move. Notethat Follow Me performance is subject to the GPS accuracy on the mobile device. Record a flight path, then the aircraft will fly along the same path repeatedly while you control the camera and orientation. Theflight path can be saved and re-apply in thefuture. Enable Multiple Flight Mode by launching the DJI GO app >Camera

### View>~> Advanced Settings> Mulitple Flight Mode before usingthe Intelligent Flight Modefor the firsttime. 

## After-Sales Information Visit the following pages to learn more about After-sales policy and warranty information: 1. After-sales Policy: http://www.dji.com/service 2. Refund Policy: http://www.dji.com/service/refund-return 3. Paid Repair Service: http://www.dji.com/service/repair-service 4. Warranty Service: http://www.dji.com/service/warranty-service



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## FCC Compliance FCC Compliance Phantom 3 Professional User Manual



### This device complies with part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications notexpressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authoritytooperatethe equipment. Compliance Information 

### FCC Warning Message Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operatethe equipment. 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 that maycause undesired operation. 

### FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto part 15 ofthe FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference byone or more ofthe following measures: -Reorientor relocate the receiving antenna. -Increasethe separation between the equipment and receiver. -Connectthe equipment into an outlet on acircuit different from thatto which the receiver is connected. -Consultthe dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 

### IC RSS warning This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard (s). Operation is subject to the following two 

### conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation ofthe device. Le present areil est conforme aux CNR d'lndustrie Canada licables auxareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisee aux deuxconditions suivantes: (1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'areil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, m(lme si le brouillage est © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

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### IC Radiation Exposure 

### Statement: This equipment complies with IC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with anyotherantenna ortransmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 

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