## PHANTOM 3

ADV ANCED 

# User Manual 2015.04 V1.0 

# Using this manual Legends Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference 

### Read Before the First Flight Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Advanced: 1. In the Box 2. Phantom 3 Advanced Use r Manual 3. Phantom 3 Advanced Quick Start Guide 4. Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer 5. Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines Werecommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website and read the Disclaimer before you y. Prepare for your rst ight by reviewing the Phantom 3 Advanced Quick Start Guide and refer to the User Manual for more detailed information. 

### Video Tutorials Please watch the tutorial videos at th e link below, which demonstrates how to use Phantom 3 Professional safely: http://www.dji.com/product/phantom
- 3/video 

### Download the DJI Pilot app Download and install the DJI Pilot app before using the aircraft. Scan the QR code to the right to download the latest version. The Android version of the DJI Pilot app is compatible with Android 4.1.2 or later. The iOS version of the DJI Pilot app is c om patible with iOS 8.0 or later

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# Content**s Using this manual**  Legends 2 R ead Before the First Flight 2 Video Tutorials 2 Download the DJI Pilot app 2 **Product Pro le** Introduction 6 Feature Highlights 6 Preparing the Aircraft 7 Aircraft Diagram 8 Remote Controller Diagram 8 **Ai rcraf**  **t** Flight Controller 1 1 Flight Mode 1 1 Flight St atus Indicator 1 1 Return
- to
- Home (RTH) 12 Smart RTH 12 Low Battery RTH 13 Failsafe RTH 14 Vision Positioning System 14 Flight Recorder 16 Attaching and Detaching the Propellers 16 DJI Intelligent Flight Battery 17 **Remote Controller** Remote Controller Pro le 23 Using the Remote Controller 23 Remote Controller S tatus LED 27 Linking the Remote Controller 28 Remote Controller Compliance V ersion 29 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 3 4 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. **Camera and Gimbal** Camera Pro le 31 Gim bal 32 **DJI Pilot A pp**  Camera 35 Director 38 S tore 38 Discovery 38 **Flight** Flight Environment Requirements 40 Flight Limits and No
- Fly Zones 40 Pre ight Checklist 44 Calibrating the Compass 44 Auto T akeoff and Auto Landing 45 Flight T est 46 S tarting/S topp ing the Motors 46 **Tr oubleshooting (F** **AQ )**  **Ap pendix**  Sp eci cations 53 Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 55 FCC Compliance 56

# Product Pro le

This section introduces the Phantom 3 Advanced and lists the components of the aircraft and remote controller

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# Product Pro le Introduction The Phantom 3 Advanced represents the next generation of DJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 1080p video and transmitting an HD video signal out of the box. The built
- in camera has an integrated gimbal to maximize stability while minimizing both weight and size. Even when no GPS signal is available, the Vision Positioning System allows the aircraft to hover accurately in place. 

### Feature Highlights Camera and Gimbal: Phantom 3 Advanc ed has a fully integrated camera that shoots 1080p video at up to 60 frames per second and captures 12 megapixel photos. An enhanced sensor gives you greater clarity, lower noise, and better pictures than any previou s ying camera. HD Video Downlink: The l ow- latency long range HD downlink is powered by an enhanced version of DJI Lightbridge. DJI Intelligent Flight Battery: The 4480 mAh DJI Intelligent Flight Battery features upgraded battery cells and an advanced power management system. Flight Controller : The next
- generation ight controller has been updated to provide a safer, more reliable ight experience. A newly im plemented ight recorder stores critical data from each ight and the Vision Positioning System enhances hovering precision w hen ying indoors or in environments where GPS is unavailable. 6 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. Product Profile 

### Preparing the Aircraft Rem oving Gimbal Clamp Remove the gimbal clamp by sliding it to the right (when facing the nose of the aircraft), as shown below

. Att aching the Propellers: Mount the propellers with black dots on to motors with black axes and spin counter
- clockwise to secure. Mount the propellers with sliver dots on to motors with sliver axes and spin clockwise to secure. Be sure all propellers are sec urely in place. Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lock them in position. Preparing the Remote Controller: The mobile device holder is designed for securing tablet or mobile device. Tilt the mobile d evice holder to the de sired position, then adjust the antennas so they are facing outward. 1. Press the button on the top right side of the mobile device holder to release the clamp, then adjust the clamp to t the size of your mobile device. 2. Secure your mobile device in the c lamp by pressing down, and connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable. 3. Plug one end of the cable into the mobile device, and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller

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### Aircraft Diagram [7] [4] [6] [11] [5] [8] [9] [10] [12]4K

[14] [13] 

### Remote Controller Diagram [8] [3] [7] [4] [6] [5] 8 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Res erv ed. [1] [2] [3] [1] GPS [2] Propeller [3] Motor [4] Front LED Indicator [5] Landing gear [6] Gimbal and Camera [7] Aircraft Micro
- USB Port [8] Aircraft S tatus Indicator [9] Intelligent Flight Battery [10] Vision Positioning Sensors [1 1] Antennas [12] Cam era Micro
- SD Card Slot [13] Camera Micro
- USB Port [14] Link Button Product Profile [1] Antennas Relays aircraft control and [1] video signal. [2] [2] Mobile Device Holder Securely mounts your mobile device to the remote controller

. [3] Control S tick Controls the orientation and movement of the aircraft. [4] Return Home (RTH) Button Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home (RTH). 5. [5] Battery Level LEDs Displays the battery level of the remote controller

. 6. [6] Status LED Display s the remote controller's system status. 7. [7] Power Button Used to turn the remote controller on and off. 8. [8] RTH LED Circular LED around the R TH button displays RTH status. [9] Camera Settings Dial [15] [16] Product Profile Turn the dial to adju st camera settings. (Only functions when the remote controller is [13] connected to a mobile device running the DJI Pilot app. ) [10] Playback Button Playback the captured images or videos. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mob ile device running the DJI Pilot app.) [1 1] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If burst mode is selected, the set number of photos will be taken with one press. [12] Flight Mode Switch Switch between P
- mode, A
- mode, and F
- mode. [13] Video Recording Button Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording. [17] C1 Button Customizable through the DJI Pilot app. [18] C2 Button Customizable through the DJI Pilot app.[19] Power Port

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. [1 5] Mircro
- USB Port Connect to a SD card reader to upgrade the rmware. [16] USB Port Connect to mobile device or to a USB port for rmware upgrade. [18] [17] [19] Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to charge the battery of the remote controller

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# Ai **rcraf t**  This section introduces the features of the Flight Controller , V ision Positioning System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery 10 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 

# Ai **rcraf t**  Flight Controller The Phantom 3 Advanced’s ight controller features several important upgrades, including a new ight mode. Safety modes include Failsafe and Return
- to
- Home. These features ensure the safe return of you r aircraft if the control signal is lost. The ight controller can also save critical ight data from each ight to the on
- board storage device. The new ight controller also provides increased stability and a new air braking feature. 

### Flight Mode Three ight modes are available. The details of each ight mode are found below: 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 Phantom 3 Advanced depending on signal strength of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors : P
- GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available. The aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P
- OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal strength is not suf cient. The aircraft is using only the Vision Positioning System for positioning. P
- AT TI: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available. The aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude can be stabilized. A
- mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft only uses its barometer. The aircraft can still automatically return to the home point if the control signal is lost and the Home Point was recorded successfully. F
- mode (Function): Intelligent Orientati on Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix. Use the Flight Controller mode switch to change the ight mode of the aircraft, refer to the 

## “ Flight Mode Switch” on Page 26 for more info rm ation. 

### Flight Status Indicator The Phantom 3 Advanced has Front LEDs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEDs are shown in the gure below : Aircraft S tatus Indicator Front LED The Front LEDs show the orientation of the aircraft. Th e Front LEDs glow solid red when the aircraft is turned on to indicate the front (or nose) of the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the system status of the ight controller. Refer to the tabl e below for more information about the Aircraf t S tatus Indicators: Aircraft © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 11 NormalWarning

Green and Y

ellow Flash Alternatively Warming Up Safe to Fly (P
- mode with Vision Positioning but without GPS) Slow Red Flashing Red Flashing Alternatively Red and Y

el low Flash Alternatively Low Battery Warning IMU Error Compass Calibration Required GPS Description Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Aircraft Status Indicator Description Alternatively Red,GreenandY ellowFlash Green Flashes Slowly X2 Green Flashes T wic e Ye llow Flashes Slowly Fast Y ellow Flashing Fast Red Flashing



## — Solid Red 

### Return
- to
- Home (RTH) Turning On and Self Diagnostic T esting Safe to Fly (P
- mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) Safe to Fly (A
- mode but No GPS and Vision Positioning) Remote Controller's Signal Lost Critical Battery Warning Critical Error The Return
- to
- Hom e (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three types of RTH procedures: Smart RTH, Low Battery R TH, and Failsafe RTH. This secti on describes these three scenarios in detail. Home Point 

### Sm art RTH If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point is the location from which the aircraft was launched. The GPS signal strength is indicated by the GPS icon ( ). The air craft status indicator will blink rapidly when the home point is recorded. Use the RTH button on the remote controller (refer to “RTH button” on page 26 for more information) or tap the RTH button in the DJI Pilot app and follow the on
- screen instructions when GPS is available to ini
- tiate Smart RTH. The aircraft will then automatically return to the last recorded Home Point. Y ou may use the remote controller’s control sticks to control the aircraft’s position to avoid a collisi on during the Smart RTH pro cess. Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to start the process, and press the Smart R TH button again to terminate the procedure and regain full control of the aircraft. 12 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. Aircraft Suf cient battery level(Green) Ph antom 3 Advanced User Manual 

### Low Battery RTH The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the DJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affect th e safe return of the aircraft. Users are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately when prompted. The DJI Pilot app will display a notice when a low battery warning is triggered. The aircraft will automatically return to the Home Point if no action is taken after a ten
- second countdown. The user can cancel the R

TH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. The thresholds for these warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft’s current altitude and distance from the Home Point. The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery leve l can only support the aircraft long enough to descend from its current altitude. The user can still use the remote controller to alter the aircraft’s orientation during the landing process. The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the DJI Pilot app, a nd is described below: Critical Low battery level warning(Red) Low battery level warning(Y ellow) Power requires to return homeBattery level Indicator

Rem aining ight time Battery Level Warning Remark Aircraft S tatus Indicator DJI Pilot app Flight Instructions

Low battery level warning The battery power is

low. Please land the aircraft. Aircraft status

indicator blinks RED slowly

. Ta p “Go
- home” to have the aircraft return to the Home

point and land automatically, or “Cancel” to resume normal f light. If no action is taken, the aircraft will automatically go home and land after 10 seconds. Remote controller will sound an alarm. Fly the aircraft back and land it as soon as possible, then stop the motors and replace the battery

. Critical Low bat tery level warning The aircraft must

land immediately

. Aircraft status

indicator blinks RED quickly

. The DJI Pilot app display will ash red and the aircraft

will start to descend. The remote controller will sound an alarm. Allow the aircraft to descend and land automatically

.
Estimated remaining ight time Estimated remaining

ight based on current battery level. N/A N/A N/A

© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 13 Aircraft Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Wh en the Critical battery level warning is tr iggered and the aircraft begins to land automatically, you may push the throttle upward to make the aircraft hover at its current altitude, giving you an opportunity to navigate to a more appropriate landing location. The colored zones and markers on the b attery level indicator bar reflect the estimated remaining ight time. They are automatically adjusted according to the aircra ft’s current location and status. 

### Failsafe RTH If the Home Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normall y, Failsafe RTH will be automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds. The Return
- to
- Home process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft if the remote controller signal connecti on is re
- established. Aircraft Failsafe Illustration 1 Record Home Point Blinking Green 4 Signal Lost Lasts (after 3 sec.) 2 Con rming Home Point Blinking Green 5 RTH (adjustable altitude) 3 Remote Controller Signal Lost
× Fast Blinking Y

ellow 6 L anding (after hovering for 5 secs)
× Fast Blinking Y

ellow
>3S × × He ight over HP>20m Elevate to 20m Height over HP<=20m Fast Blinking Y

ellow Fast Blinking Y

ellow 20m The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe R TH, therefore, it is im portant to set an suitable Failsafe altitude before each ight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter “Camera” and select “MODE > Advanced Settings > Failsafe mode” to set the Failsafe altitud e. The aircraft will stop its ascent and return to the Home Point im mediately if the throttle stick is moved during the Failsafe RTH procedure. 

### Vision Positioning System The DJI Vision Positioning System uses ultrasound and image data to help the aircraft maintain its current position. W ith the help of Vision Positioning , your Phantom 3 Advanced can hover in place more precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where a GPS signal is not avail able. The main components of the Vision Positioning System are located on the bottom of your Phantom 3 Advanced; they includ e [2] two ultrasonic sensors and [1] one monocular camera. [1] [2]14 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed.

Using Vision Positioning Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Advanced is turned on. No further action is required. Visio n Positioning is typically used in indoor environments, where GPS is unavailable. Using the sensors that are built into the Vision Positioning system, the Phantom 3 Professional can hover precisely even without GPS. Follow the steps below to use Vision Po sitioning: 1. T oggle the ight mode switch to P
- mode. 2. Place the aircraft on a at surface. Note that the Vision Positioning system cannot work properly on surfaces without clear pattern variations. 3. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator w ill ash green two times, which indicates the Vision Positioning system is ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift off and the aircraft will hover in place. The performance of your Vision Positioning System is affected by the surface over which it is y ing. The ultrasonic sensors may not be able to accurately measure distances when operating above sound
- absorbing materials. In addition, the camera may not function correctly in suboptimal environments. The aircraft will switch from P
- mode to A
- mode automa tically if neither GPS nor Vision Positioning System are available. Operate the aircraft with great caution in the following situations: Flying over monochrome surfaces (e.g. pure black, pure white, pure red, pure green). Flying over a highly re ective su rfaces. Flying at high speeds(over 8 m/s at 2 meters or over 4 m/s at 1 meter). Flying over water or transparent surfaces. Flying over moving surfaces or objects. Flying in an area where the lighting changes frequently or drastically. Flying over e xtremel y dark (lux < 10) or bright (lux > 100,000) surfaces. Flying over surfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet). Flying over s urfaces without clear patterns or texture. Flying over surfaces with identical repeating patterns or textures (e.g. til es with the same design). Flying over inclined surfaces that will de ect sound waves away from the aircraft. Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness of the sensors. Vision Posit ioning is only effect ive when the aircraft is at altitudes of 0.3 to 3 meters. The Vision Positioning System may not function properly when the ai rcraft is ying over water. The Vision Positioning System may not be able to recognize pattern on the ground in low light conditions (less than 100 lux). Do not use other ultrasonic devices with frequency of 40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is in operation. Vision Positioni ng System may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the ground (below 0.5 meters) at fa st speeds.. Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Aircraft © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 15 Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Keep animals away from the aircraft when Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar sensor emits high frequency sounds that a re only audible to some animals. 

### Flight Recorder Flight data is automatically recorded to the internal storage of the aircraft. This includes flight telemetry, aircraft statu s information, and other parameters. T

o access these data, connect the aircraft to the PC through the Micro
- USB port and launch the DJI Pilot app. 

### Attaching and Detaching the Propellers Use only DJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Advanced. The grey and black nuts on the propeller indicate where they s hould be attached and i n which direction whey should spin. T o attach the propellers properly, match the nut color with the motor axis color
. Aircraft Propellers Figure Attach On Legends Silver Dot Black Dot Motors with a grey axes Motors with a black axes Lock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten. Unlock : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove. Attaching the Propellers 1. Be sure to remove the warning stickers from the motors before attaching the propellers. 2. Attach the propellers with silver dots onto the mo tors with silver axes and spin the propellers clockwise to secure them in place. Attach the propellers with black dots onto the motors with black axes and spin the propellers counter
- clockwise to secure them in place. Be sure to tighten each propeller by hand before ight. 16 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwise the aircraft cannot take off. Wear gloves whe n handling propellers.Hand tighten each of the propellers on the corresponding motors to ensure it is attached rmly

.

Detaching the Propellers Hold the motor in place with one hand, then spin the propeller in the indicated unlock direction. Check that t he propellers and motors are installed correctly and rmly before every ight. Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each ight. DO NOT use aged, chipped, or broken propellers. T oavoidinjury,ST

AND CLEARofandDONOTtouchpropellersormotorswhenth eyarespinning. ONL Y use original DJI propellers for a better and safer ight experience. 

### DJI Intelligent Flight Battery The DJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V , and a smart charge/ discharge functionali ty. It sho uld only be charged using an appropriate charger that has been approved by DJI. Intelligent Flight Battery Charger The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Charging the Intelligent F light Battery " for more information. Be aware that the output power of the supplied Phantom 3 Advanced charger is 57 W

. DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 1. Battery Level Display: the LED indicators display the current battery level. 2. Battery Life Display: the LEDs display the current battery power cycle. 3. Auto
- Discharging Function: T o prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to below 65% of total power when it is idle for more than ten days. It takes around two days to discharge the battery to 65%. It is normal to feel moderate heat being emitted from the battery during the discharge process. Discharge thresholds can be set in the DJI Pilot app. 4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balances the voltage of each battery cell when charging. 5. Overcharge Protection: Charging automatically stops when the battery is fully charged. 6. T em perature Detection: The battery will only charge when the temperature is between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F). 7. Over Current Protection: The battery stop s chargi ng when high amperage (more than 8 A) is detected. 8. Over Discharge Protection: T

o prevent over
- discharge damage, discharging automatically stop s when the battery voltage reaches 12 V . 9. Short Circuit Protection: Automatically cuts the power supply when a short circuit is detected. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 17 Aircraft Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual 10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The DJI Pilot app displays a warning message when a damaged battery cell is detected. 11 . Battery Error Histo ry: Browse the battery error history in the DJI Pilot app. 12. Sleep mode: T o save power, the battery enters sleep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity. 13. Communication: Information pertaining to the battery’s voltage, capacity, current, etc. i s transmitt ed to the aircraft’s main controller

. Refer to Phantom 3 Professional / Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines before use. Users take full responsib ility for all operations and usage. Using the Battery Turning ON/OFF LED1 LED2 LED3 LED 4 Power Button (Bulit
- in LED) Battery Level Indicators Aircraft Turning On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn on. The Power LED will turn red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery l evel. Turning Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. The battery power LED will ash when powering off the Phantom to allow automatically stopping of a recording during the event recording wasn’t stopped. Lo w T emperature Notice: 1. Battery capacity is signi cantly reduced when ying in low temperature (< 0°C) environments. 2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely low temperature (<
- 10°C) environments. Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures between
- 10°C and 5°C. 3. End the ight as soon as the DJI Pilot app displays the “Low Battery Level Warning” in low temperatureenvironments.

4. Keep the battery indoors to warm it before ying in low temperature environments. 5. To ensure optimal performance of the battery, keep the battery temperature above 20°C. 6. The charger will stop charging the battery if the battery cell’s temperature is not within the operating range (0°C ~ 40°C ). In cold envi ronments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft for approximately 1
- 2 minutes to warm up before taking off. Checking the Battery Level The Battery Level Indicators display how much power remains. When the battery is turne d off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current battery level. See below for details. 18 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual The Battery Level Indicators will also show th e current battery level during charging and discharging. The indicators are de ned below

. : LED is on. : LED is off. : LED is ashing. 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 Battery life refers to how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must be replaced. When the b attery is turned off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check the battery life. The Battery Level Indicators will light up and/or blink for two seconds, as shown below: 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% Wh en battery life reaches 0%, i t can no longer be used. For more information about the battery, launch the DJI Pilot app and check the information that is listed under the battery t ab. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 19 AircraftBattery Level Indicators W hile Charging

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level 0%~25% Battery Level Indicators while Charging LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern LED2 blinks twice per second LED2 blinks three times per second Battery Protection Item Over current detected Short circuit detected O ver charge detected LED3 blinks twice per second LED3 blinks three times per second Over
- voltage charger detected Charging temperature is too low LED4 blinks twice per second LED4 blinks three times per second Charging temperature is too high Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 1. Connect the Battery Charger to a power source (100
- 240 V 50/60 Hz). 2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the Battery Charger. If the battery level is abo ve 95%, turn on the battery before charging. 3. The Battery Level Indicator will display the current battery level as it is charging. 4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when the Battery Level Indicators are all off. 5. Air
- cool the Intelligent Fl ight Battery after each ight. Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature before storing it for an extended period. Wedo not recommend charging the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with the standard charger at the same time, otherw ise the charger may overheat. Always turn off the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Advanced. Never insert or remove a battery when it is turned on. Intelligent Flight Battery Charger Power Outlet 25%~50% 50%~75% 75%~100% F ully Charged Battery Protection LED Display The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns. 20 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. Aircraft After these issues are resolved, press the Power Button to turn off the Batter y 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 in the charger in the event of a room temperature error; the charger will resume charging when th e temperature is within the allowable range. DJI does not take any responsibility for damage caused by third
- party chargers.How to discharge your Intelligent Flight Battery: Slow : Place the Intelligent Flight Battery into the Phantom 3 Advanced’s Batte ry

Compartment and turn it on. Leave it on until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turn ed on. Launch the DJI Pilot app to check battery levels. Rapid : Fly the Phantom 3 Advanced outdoors until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on. Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 21 Aircraft 

# Remote Controller This section describes the features of the remote controller and includes instructions for c ontrolling the aircraft and the camera. 22 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 

# Remote Controller Remote Controller Pro le The Phantom 3 Advanced remote controller is a multi
-function wireless communication device that integrates the video downlink system and aircraft remote control system. The video downlink and aircraft remote control system operate at 2.4 GHz. The remote controll er features a number of camera control functions, such as taking and previewing photos and videos, as well as controlling gimba l motion. The remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery. The battery level is displayed via LED indicators on the front panel of t he remote controller

. Compliance V

ersion: The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations

. Operating Mode: Control can be set to Mode 1 or Mode 2, or to a custom mode. Mode 1: The right stick serves as the throttle. Mode 2: The left stick serves as the throttle. To prevent transmission interference, do not operate more than three aircrafts in the same area. 

### Using the Remote Controller Turning the Remote Controller On and Off The Phantom 3 Advanced remote controller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a capacity of 6000 mAh. The battery level is indicated via the Battery Level LE Ds on the front panel. Follow the steps below to turn on your remote controller: 1. When the remote controller is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEDs will display the current battery level. 2. Press and hold the Power Button to t urn on the remote controller

. 3. The remote controller will beep when it is turned on. The S tatus LED will rapidly blink green, indicating that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The S tatus LEDs will glow solid green when linking is complete

. 4. Repeat Step 2 to turn off the remote controller

. Remote Controller Charging the Remote Controller Charge the remote controller using the included charger. Refer to the gure on next page below for more details. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 23 Ph antom 3 Advanced User Manual Power Button Controlling the Camera Charger Shoot videos/pictures, view recorded images, and adjust camera settings via the Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playbac k Button, and Video Recording Button on the remote con troller

. [1] Camera Settings Dial [5] [1] [4] [2] [3] Turn the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture without letting go of the remote controller

. Move the dial to left or right to scroll through pictures and videos in playback mode. Press down on the dial to toggle between these settings. 2. [2] Playback Button Press to view images and videos that have already been captured. 3. [3] Shutter ButtonPress to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press.

4. [4] Video Recoding Button Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording. 5. [5] Gimbal Dial Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. Controlling Aircraft This section explains how to contro l the orientation of the aircraft through the remote controller. The Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by default. 24 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. Power Outlet Remote Controller St ick Neutral/Mid
- Point: Control sticks are in the center position. Movi ng the Control S tick: The control stick is pushed away from the center position. 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. W hen both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3 Advanced will hover in place. The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Phantom 3 Advanced will change elevation. Always p ush the stick gently to prevent sudde n 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
clockwise, push the stick right to rotate the aircraft clockwise. If the st ick is centered, the Phantom 3 Advanced will maintain its current orientation. The more the stick is pushed away from the center position, the faster the Phantom 3 Advanced will rotate. Moving the right stick up and down changes the aircraft’s forward an d backward pitch. Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly backward. Phantom 3 Advanced will hover in place if the stick is centered. Push the stick further away from the center position for a larger pitch angle (maximum 30 ̊) and faster ight. Mo ving the right stick control left and right changes the aircraft’s left and right pitch. Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The Phantom 3 Advanced will hover in place if the stick is centered. Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the ca mera 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. Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Remote Controller © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 25 Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Flight Mode Switch To ggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. Y ou may choose between; P
- mode, F
- mode and A
- mode. Position 1 Position Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 Figure Flight Mode F
- mode Positi on 2 A
- mode P
- mode Position 3 P
- mode (Positioning): P
- mode works best when the GPS signal is strong. There are three different versions of P
- mode, which will be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Advanced depending on GPS signal strength and the Visi on Positioning sensors: P
- GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available; the aircraft is using GPS for positioning. P
- OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but a suf cient GPS signal is not available. Aircraft is using only Vision Positioning for po sition holding. P
- AT TI: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometer for positioning, so only altitude is maintained. A
- mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraftuses only its barometer to stabilize. The aircraft can automatically return to the Home Point if remote controller signal is lost and the Home

Point was recorded successfully. F
- mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in t his mode. For more information about IOC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix. By default, the Flight Mode Switch is locked to P
- mode. T o unlock other ight modes, launch the DJI Pilot app, enter the “Camera” page, and tap “Mode”, then activate “Multip le Flight Mode”. RTH Button Press and hold the RTH button to start the Return
- to
- Hom e (RTH) procedure. The LED ring around the RTH Button will blink white to indicate that 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 control of the aircraft. Remote Controller 26 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. Connecting Y

our Mobile Device Ti lt 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 cradle. Adjust the clamp down to secure the mobile device. T o connect your mobile device to the remote controller using a USB cable, plug one e nd of the cable into your mobile device and the other end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller

. Optimal Transmission Range The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable within the area that is d epicted in the image below: Optimal Transmission Range strong weak Ensure that the aircraft is ying within the optimal transmission zone. T o achieve the best transmission performance, maintain the appropriate relationship between the operator and the ai rcraft. 

### Remote Controller Status LED The Status LED re ects the strength of the connection between the remote controller and the aircraft. The RTH LED indicates t he Return
- to
Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains more information about th ese indicators. RTH LED Status LED Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Remote Controller © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 27 Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual St atus LED



## — Solid Red



## — Solid Green Slow Blinking Red / Red and Green/ Red and Y ellow Alternate Blinks RTH LED



## — Solid W hite Blinking W hite Blinking W hite Alarm Chime Chime D
- D
- D...... None Sound Chime D . . . DD .. .. .. Remote Controller Status The remote controller is disconnected from the aircraft. The remote controller is connected to t he aircraft. Remote controller error

. HD downlink is disrupted. Remote Controller Status Aircraft is returning home. Sending Return
- to
- Home command to the aircraft. Return
- to
- Home procedure in progress. The Remote Status Indicator will blink red and sou nd 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 rst time. Follow these step s to lin k a new remote controller:1. Turn on the remote controller and connect to the mobile device. Launch the DJI Pilot app. 2. Turn on the Intelligent Fligh t Battery. 3. Enter

“Camera” and tap on and then tap “Linking RC” button as shown below

. Remote Contro ller 28 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. RC Calibration St ick Mode RC Control Setting Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. Do not change unless familiar w ith your new mode. C1 Not Defined C2 No t Defined Yo u can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the RC. Linking RC Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual 4. The remote controller is ready to link. The Remote Controller S tatus Indicator blinks blue and a beep is emitted. RC Calibration St i ck Mode RC Control Setting Searching for aircraft frequency, timeout in 54 seconds Default stick mode is Mode 2, changing stick modes alters the way the aircraft is controlled. Do not change unless familiar w ith your new mode. Press the linking button on the aircraft to link this remote controller C1 Not Defined C2 Not Defined Yo u can customize the C1 and C2 buttons on the back of the RC. Linking RC Cancel Remote Controller 5. Locate the linking button on the side of the aircraft, as shown in the gure below. Press the link button to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator LED will display a solid green once the remote controller is successfully linked to the aircraft. Link Button The remote controller will un
- link itself from an aircraft if a new remote controller is linked to the same aircraft. 

### Remote Controller Compliance V ersion The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC requirements. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 29 

# Camera and Gimbal This section provides the technical specifications of the camera and explains the gimbal’s operation modes. 30 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 

# Camera and Gimbal Camera Pro le The on
- board camera uses a 1/2.3 inch CMOS sensor to capture video (up to1080p at 60 frames per secon d with the Phantom 3 Advanced) and 12 megapixel stills. Y ou may choose to record the video in either MOV or MP4 format. Available picture shooting modes inc lude burst, continuous, and time
- lapse mode. A live preview of what the camera sees can be monitored on the connected mobile device via the DJI Pilot app. Camera Micro
- SD Card Slot To store your photos and videos, insert the Micro
- SD card into the slot, as shown below, before turning on the Phantom 3 Advanced. The Phantom 3 Advanced comes with a 16 GB Micro
- SD card and supports Micro
- SD cards up to 64 GB. A UHS
- 1 Micro
- SD card is recommended due to their fast read and write speeds allowing you to save high
- resolution video data. Gimbal Camera Do not remove the Micro
- SD card from the Phantom 3 Advanced wh en it is turned on. Camera Data Port Turn on the Phantom 3 Advanced and connect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos and videos to your computer

. The aircraft must be turned on before attempting to access the les on the Micro
- SD card.© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 31

Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Cam era Operation Use the Shutter and Video Recording buttons on the remote controller to shoot the images or videos through the DJI Pilot app. For more information about how to use th ese buttons, refer to “Controlling the Camera Page 24”. 

### Gimbal Gimbal Pro le The 3
- axis gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture clear , stable images and video. The g im bal can tilt the camera within a 120 ̊ range

. 30° 0° Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the tilt movement of the camera. Gimbal Operation Modes Two gimbal operation modes are available. Switch between the different operation modes on the camera settings page of the DJI Pilot app. Note that your mobile device must be connected to the remote controller for changes to take effect. Refer to the table below for details: Follow Mode The angle between gimbal’s orientation and aircraft’s nose remains constant at all times. The gimb al will synchronize with the movement of the aircraft to provide a rst
- person perspective ying experience. A gimbal motor error may occur in these situations: (1) the aircraft is placed on uneven ground or the gimbal’s motion is obs tructed (2) the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive external force, such as a collision. Please take off from at, open ground and protect the gimbal at all times. Flying in heavy fog or clouds may make the gimbal wet, leading to temporary failure. The gimbal will recover full functionality after it dries. Gimbal Camera 32 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. FPV Mode

- 90° Anti
- Drop Kit The anti
- drop kit helps keep the gimbal and camera connected to the aircraft. T wo pins have been mounted prior to shipping. If new or add itional pins are required, see the diagram below. Press Part 1 through the hole of the vibration absorber and into the center hole of Part 2 , then lock them together as shown 3 . Mounting the anti
- drop kit pins diagonally from each other is recommended. 1 2 3 Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Gimbal Camera © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 33 

# DJI Pilot **Ap p**  This section introduces the four main functions of the DJI Pilot app. 34 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 

# DJI Pilot **Ap p**  The DJI Pilot app is a mo bile application designed speci cally for the Phantom 3 Advanced. Use this app to control the gimbal, camera, and other aircraft functions. The app also features Map, Academy, and User Center, which are used for con guring your aircraft an d sharing your ph otos and videos with others. It is recommended that you use a tablet for the best experience. United States 

### Mountain View

CAMERA DIRECTOR STORE DISCOVERY 

### Camera The Camera page contains a live HD video feed from the Phantom 3 Advanced’s camera. Y ou ca n also con gure various camera parameters from the Camera page. [1] [ 2 ] [ 3 ][4] [5] [ 6 ]

[ 7 ] [ 8 ]

**MODE** P

- GPS CL Safe to Fly (GPS) ISO 100 1/320 EV 0 4821 JPEG

H: 39 M D: 1039 M V.S: 8.3 M/S H.S: 24.2 M/S 1.2 M [17] [16] [ 15 ] [14] [13] [ 9 ] [10] [12] [1 1 ] © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 35 DJI Pilot App Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual [1] Flight Mode : The text next to this icon indicates the current ight mode. T ap to con gure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settin gs allow you to modify i ght limits and set the gain values. [2] GPS Signal S trength : This icon shows the current strength of GPS signals. Green bars indicate adequate GPS strength. [3] IOC Settings CL : This icon displays the IOC setting when the aircraft has entered F
- mode. Ta p to view the IOC settings menu and select the desired IOC setting. [4] System Status : This icon indicates the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. [5] Battery Level Indicator : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic disp lay 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 : This icon shows the strength of remote controller’s signal. [7] HD Video Link S ignal S trength : This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and the remote controller

. [8] Battery Level : This icon shows the current battery level. Ta p to view the battery information menu, set the various b attery warning thresholds, and view the battery warning history

. [9] General Settings : T ap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set ight parameters, reset the camera, enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value, and toggle the ight route display

. [10] Camera Operation Bar Shutter and Recording Settings : T ap to enter various camera value settings, including color space for the recording, resolution of the videos, image size a nd so on. Shutter : T ap this button to take a single photo. Press and hold this button to select single shot, triple shot or time
- lap sed shooting modes. DJI Pilot App 36 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. Record : T ap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording . Y ou can also press the Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which has the same functionality

.. Playback: T

ap to enter the playback page. Y ou can preview photos and videos as soon as they are captured. Camera Settings : T ap to set ISO, sh utter and auto exposure values of the camera. [1 1] Vision Positioning : This icon shows the distance between the surface and the Vision Positioning System’s sensors. [12] Flight T

elemetry
H: 39 M D: 1039 M V.S: 8.3 M/S H.S: 24.2 M/S 1.2 M The Vision Position ing Status icon is highlighted when the Vision Positioning is in operation. Flight attitude is indicated by the ight attitude icon. (1) The red arrow shows which direction the aircraft is facing. (2) L ight blue and dark blue areas indicate pitch. (3) The angle of the boundary between the light blue and dark blue areas indicates the roll angle. [13] Map Display the ight path of the current ight. T ap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI. [14] Return to Home (RTH) : Initiate RTH home procedure. T a p to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point. [15] Auto T

akeoff/Landing / : T ap to initiate auto takeoff or landing. Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 37 DJI Pilot App Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual [16] Livestream : Livestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on Y ouTube. Be sure the mobile data service is availa ble on the mobile device. [17] Back : T ap to return to the main GUI. 

### Director Director is an automatic video edito r built into the DJI Pilot app. After recording several video clips, simply tap “Director” from the app’s home screen. Y

ou can then select a template and a speci ed number of clips, which are automatically combined to create a short lm that can be shared i mmediately

. 

### St ore Ta p “S tore” to visit the of cial DJI Online S tore to see the latest information about DJI products and easily buy new products. 

### Discover y Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view ight logs, and check your DJI account statu s in "Discovery". Use your registered DJI account to login to "Discovery". DJI Pilot App 38 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 

# Flight This section describes safe flight practices and ight restrictions. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 39 

# Flight Once p re - ight preparation is complete, it is recommended that you use the ight simulator in the DJI Pilot app to hone your ight skills and practice ying safely. Ensure that all ights 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 y in open areas. T all structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the on
- board 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 stationsand radio transmission towers.

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmen tal factors such as air density and temperature.Be very careful when ying at altitudes greater than 19, 685 feet (6000 meters) above sea level, as the performance of the battery and aircraft may be affected. 6. The Phantom 3 Advanced cannot operate with in the polar areas. 

### Flight Limits and No
- Fly Zones All unmanned aerial vehicle (UA V) operators should abide by all regulations set forth by government and regulatory agencies i ncluding the ICAO and the F

AA. For safety reasons, ights are limited by defaul t, which helps users operate this product safely and legally. Flight limitations include height limits, distance limits, and No
- Fly Zones. Wh en operating in P
- mode, height limits, distance limits, and No
- Fly Zones function concurrently to manage flight sa fety. In A
- mode, only height limits are in effect, which by default prevent the aircraft altitude from exceeding 1640 feet (500 m) . Maximum ight altitude & Radius Limits Maximum flight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the DJI Pilot app. Be a ware that the maximum ight altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance with these settings, your Phantom 3 Advanced will y in a restricted cylinder, as shown below : Flight Maxi mu m Flight Al titude Max Radius Home Point Height of aircraf

t when turned on 40 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual GPS Signal S trong Max Radius Blinking Green Flight Limits Flight distance must be within the max radius. DJI Pilot app Warning: Distance limit reached. Aircraft S tatus Indicator Rapid red ashing when close to the max radius limit. Aircraft S tatus Indicator Maximum Flight Altitude Aircraft's altitude cannot exceed the speci ed value. Warning: Height limit reached. None. GPS Signal Weak Blinking Y ellow Flig ht Limits DJI Pilot app Maximum Flight Altitude Max Radius Height is restricted to 400 feet. (120m) and under

. Warning: Height limit reached. None. No limits If you y out of the limit, you can still control the Phantom 3, but cannot y it any father. If the Phantom 3 ies out of the max radius in Ready to Fly (non
- GPS) mode, it will y back within range automatically

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

. No
- Fly Zones Al l No
- Fly Zones are listed on the DJI of cial website at http:// ysafe.dji.com/no
- y. No
- Fly Zones are divided into Airports and RestrictedAreas. Airports include major airports and ying elds where manned aircraft operate at low altitudes. Restricted Areas include border lines

between countries or sensitive institute. The details of the No
- Fly Zones are explained as follow: Airport 1. (1) Airport No
- Fly Zone are comprised of T ake
- off Restricted zones and Restricted Altitude Zones. Each zone features circles of various sizes. 2. (2) R1 miles (value of the R1 depends on the size and shape of the airport) around the airport is a T ake
- off restricted zone, inside of which take off is prevented. 3. (3) From R1 mile to R1 + 1 mile around the airport the ight altitud e is limited to a 15 degree inclination. S tarting at 65 feet (20 me ters) from the edge of airport and radiating outward. The ight altitude is limited to 1640 feet (500 meters) at R1+1 mile 4. (4) Wh en the aircraft enters within 320 feet (100 meters) of No
- F ly Zones, a warning message will appear on the DJI Pilot app. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 41 Flight Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual 1640 feet
320 feet 1640 feet
320 feet Restricted Area 66 feet 1 mile R1 R2 1 mile 66 feet R1 R2 1. (1) Restr icted Areas does not have ight altitude restrictions. 2. (2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a T ake
- off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot take off within this zone. The value of R varies based on the de nition of the restricted areas. 3. (3) A “warning zone” has been set around the Restricted Area. W hen the aircraft approaches within 0.6 miles (1 km) of this zone, a warning message will appear on the DJI Pilot app. Flight 100m R 100m R 42 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. Phantom 3 Adva nced User Manual GPS Signal S trong Blinking Green

Zone Restriction DJI Pilot App Prompt Aircraft St atus Indicator

No
- y Zone Motors will not start. Warning: Y ou are in a No
-fly zone. T ake off prohibited.

Red ashing If the aircraft enters the restricted area in A
- mode, but is switched to P
- mode, the aircraft will automatically descend, land, and stop its motors. Warning: Y ou are in a no
- y zone. Automatic landing has begun.

Restricted
altitude ight zone If the aircraft enters the restrict ed area in A
- mode,

but is switched to P
- mode, it will descend to an appropriate altitude and hover 15 feet below the altitude limit. R1: Warning: Y ou are in a restricted zone. Descending to safe altitude. R2: Warning: Y ou are in a restricted zone. Maximum ight altitude is restricted to between 20m and 500m. Fly cautiously

.Warning zone No ight restriction applies, but there will be a warning . Warning: Y ou are approaching a restricted zone, Fly cautiously

.
Free zone No restrictions. None. None. Semi
- automatic descent: All stick commands are available except the throttle stick command during the descent and landing process. Motors will stop automatically after landing. Wh en ying in a safety zone, the aircraft's status indicator will blink red rapidly and continue for 3 seconds, then switch to indicate current ying status and continue for 5 seconds at which point it will switch back to blinking red. For safety reasons, please do not y clo se to airports, highways, railway stations, railway lines, city centers, or other sensitive areas. Fly the aircraft only within your line of sight. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 43 Flight Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual 

### Pre ight Checklist 1. Remote controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 2. Propellers are mounted correctly and rmly. 3. Micro
- SD card has been inserted, if necessary. 4. Gimbal is functioning normally

. 5. Motors can start and are functioning normally. 6. The DJI Pilot app is successfully connected to the aircraft. 

### Calibrating the Compass IMPORT ANT: Always calibrate the compass in every new ight location. The compass is very sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight performance or ight failure. Regular calibration is required for optimal performance. Do not calibrate your compass where there is any possibility of strong magnetic interference. Sources of potential interferen ce include magnetite, parking structures, and subterranean metal structu res 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 out the foll owing procedures. 1. Ensure that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre
- ight preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap the Aircraft S tatus Bar in the app and select “Calibrate”, then follow the on
- screen instructions. 2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircraft S tatus Indicators will display a solid green light. Flight 44 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual 3. Hold the aircraft vertically, with nose pointing downward, and rotate it 360 degrees around the center axis. Recalibrate the compass if the Aircraft S tatus Indicator glows solid red. Flight If the Aircraft S tatus Indicator blinks red and yellow after t he calibration procedure, move your aircraft to a different location and try again. Calibrate the compass before each ight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and follow the on
- screen instructions to calibrate the compass. DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal ob jects such as a metal bridge, cars, scaffolding. Wh en to Recalibrate 1.W hen compass data is abnormal and the Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green and yellow. 2.W hen ying in a new location or in a location that is different from the most recent igh t. 3.W hen the mechanical or physical structure of the Phantom 3 Advanced has been changed. 4.W hen severe drifting occurs in ight, i.e. Phantom 3 Advanced does not y in straight line. 

### Auto T akeoff and Auto Landing Auto T akeoff Use auto takeoff only if the Aircraft S tatus Indicators are blinking green. Follow the step s below to use the auto takeoff feature: 1. Launch the DJI Pilot app, and enter “Camera” page. 2. Ensure the aircraft is in P
- mode. 3. Complete all step s on the pre
- ight checklist. 4. Ta p“ 

## ” , and con rm that conditions are safe for ight. Slide the icon to con rm and takeoff. 5. Aircraft takes off and hovers at (1.5 me ters) above ground. Aircraft S tatus 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 suf cient GPS lock before using the Auto T ake
- off feature. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 45Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual

Auto
- Landing Use auto
- landing only if the Aircraft S tatus Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the auto
- landing feature: 1. Ensure the aircraft is in P
- mode. 2. Check the landing area condition before tapping “ ”, to begin landing. Then follow the on
screen instruc tions. 

### St arting/Stopping the Motors St arting the Motors A Com bination S tick 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 s imultaneously

. OR St opping the Motors There are two methods to stop the motors. Method 1: When Phantom 3 Advanced has landed, push the throttle down , then conduct the same CSC that was used to start the motors, as described above . Motors will stop imm ediately. Release both sticks once motors stop. Method 2: W hen the aircraft has landed, push and hold the throttle down. The motors will stop after three seconds. OR Method 2 Do not perform a CSC when the aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will suddently stop. 

### Flight T est Ta keoff/Landing Procedures 1. Place the aircraft in an open, at area with the battery level indicators facing towards you. 2. Turn on the remote control ler and your mobile device, then turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery

. 3. Launch the DJI Pilot app and enter the Camera page. 4. Wait until the Aircraft Indicators blink green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is now safe to y. If they ash yellow, the Home Point has not been recorded. 5. Push the throttle up slow ly to take off or use Auto T akeoff. 6. Shoot photos and videos using the DJI Pilot app. 7. T o 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 pos ition until the motors stop. 9. Turn off the Intelligent Flight Battery rst, then the Remote Controller

. 46 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. Flight Method 1 Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Wh en the Aircraft S tatus Indicators blink yellow rapidly during ight, the aircraft has entered Failsafe mode. A low battery level warning is indicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking red slowly or rapidly during ight. Watch our video tutorials for more ight information. Video Suggestions and Tips 1. Go t hrough the full pre
- ight checklist before each ight. 2. Select the desired gimbal operation mode in the DJI Pilot app. 3. Only shoot video when ying in P
- mode. 4. Always y in good weather and avoid ying in rain or heavy wind. 5. Choose the camera settings that suit your needs. Settings include photo format and exposure compensation. 6. Perform ight tests to establish ight routes and preview sc enes. 7. Push the control sticks gently to keep the aircraft’s movement smooth and stable. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 47 Flight 

# FAQ
48 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 

# Tr **oubleshooting (F**

**AQ) 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 Advanc ed 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 10 80p60. Both models shoot 12 megapixel photos. The other mai n 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 damage the product and will void your warranty

. **Can I charge m y Remote Controller and Intelligent Flight Batte**  **ry at the same time?**  Wh ile the Remote Controller charger and Intelligent Flight Battery charger have been integrated into one unit for your conven ience, it is recommended that youonly charge one item at a time. W e recommend that you never charge both ite ms using the same charger at the same time.

**What are the buttons on the back of 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 Pilot app. Refer to th e manual for more information. **How far can I y my Phantom 3?** The signal transmission distance will vary depending on environmental conditions, but the Phantom 3 series can reach distance s of up to 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) away from the pilot. **What app s hould I use with m**  **y Phantom 3?** The Phantom 3 is compatible with the DJI Pilot app for iOS and Android, which is already used with the DJI Inspire . The app will detect which aircraft is connected and automatically adjust accordingly

. **Which mobile devices are compatible with the app?**  The DJI Pilot 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 W i
- Fi + Cellular, iPad m ini 2, iPad mini 2 W i
- Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 W i
- Fi + Cellular , iPad mini 3, and iPad mini 3 W i
- 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, G oogle Nexus 9, Mi 3, Nubia Z7 mini Support for additional Android devices will become available as testing and development co ntinues. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 49 FA Q Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual **How do I use the Director automatic video edito r?**  Director is an automatic video editor built into the DJI Pilot app. After recording several video clips, simply tap “Director” from the app’s home screen. Y ou can then select a template and a speci ed number of clips, which are automatically combined t o create a short lm that can be shared immediately

. **How do 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 airc raft and the left control s tick controls the throttle and orientation of the aircraft. These controls can be changed to Mode 1 or set to a customized con guration in the DJI Pilot app. This is only recommended for advanced users. **Can I use a Phantom 2 Remote Controller with the Pha ntom 3?**  No. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates on a different frequency. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates at 5.8 GHz an d the new Phantom 3 Remote Controller operates at 2.4 GHz. **Can I use a Phantom 2 Intelligent Flight Battery with the Phan tom 3?**  No. The Phantom 3 uses a newly designed Intelligent Flight Battery with greater power . The Phantom 3 has a 4 cell battery wit h a capacity of 4480 mAh and a voltage of 15.2 V

. **My Phantom 3 does not turn off right away**  **, is something wrong?** This is normal. Af

ter you attempt to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery, it may remain on for a few seconds as any video data i s saved to the Micro SD card. This helps prevent your data from being lost or corrupted. **Do I have to buy the Remote Controller se paratel**  **y?** No, there is no need to buy a separate Remote Controller . Y our Phantom 3 comes with a Remote Controller that is already linke d to the aircraft. **Does my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllers?** No. The included Remote Controller can be used t o control both the aircraft and the gimbal tilt at the same time. **What does the “P**

**, A, F” switch on the Remote Controller do?** This switch, called the Flight Mode Switch, allows you to toggle different ight modes: P
- mode, or Positioning mode, indicates th at 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 to the Home Point as long as a suf cient GPS signal is available. F
mode, or Function mode, activates Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) functionality. Refer to the IOC section in the Append ix of the User Manual. By default, o nly P
- mode may be used. Refer to your user manual for instructions on unlocking the other modes. 50 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. FA Q **What is the Phantom 3 ight time?** Flight times will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage patterns, b ut the Intelligent Flight Battery is designed to provide up to 23 minutes of uninterrupted ight time when fully charged. **How can I restore a video le if the power is turned off during recording?** Do not remove the Micro
- SD card from the camera. If it has been removed, place it back in the camera. Turn the Phantom 3 on and wait approximately 30 seconds as the video le is restored. **How can I ensure that my pictures and videos will be synchronized to my iOS album?** Yo u 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 to the DJI Pilot app icon. If the Pilot app has not been granted access to your albums, the photos and videos cannot be synch ronized. **Wh at should I do to land my Phantom 3 smoothly as possible?** Hover the aircraft over a at, level surface. Slowly pull the throttle stick down until the aircraft touches the ground.

**Why is the discharge time of the battery not zero, 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 reas on 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. **How to safely operate the aircraf t when encountering comp**  **ass error?** A compass error may occur when the aircraft is ying close to strong electric magnetic sources (e.g. power transmission lines)

. Aircraft Status Indicators blink red and yellow rapidl y when a compass error occurs and the DJI Pilot app will display one of the following messages:

 Compass error, calibration required This warning message indicates the aircraft is receiving abnormal compass readings. It is recommended to power off the aircraft and re
- calibrate the compass at a different location and then resume the ight.

 Compass error, exit P
- GPS Mode This warning message indicates that the aircraft is drifting severely. Bring the aircraft to a hig her altitude to gain enough GPS satellite locks when this warning message is prompted. The flight controller will automaticall y adjust the orientation of the aircraft in the midair to mitigate the drifts. The aircraft will switch back to P
- GPS mode when th e automatic adjustment is completed. Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 51 FA Q 

# Ap **pendix**
52 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 

# Ap **pendix** Sp eci cations Aircraft
We ight (Battery & Propellers Included) 1280 g
Max. Ascent Speed 5 m/s
Max. Descent S peed 3 m/s
Max. S peed 16 m/s (A TTI mode, no wind) Max. Flight Altitude 6000 m Max. Flight Time Approximatel y 23 minutes Operating T

emperature 0°C to 40°C
GPS Mode GPS/GLONASS
Gimbal Controllable Rang e Pitch:
- 90° to + 30° Vision Positioning
Ve locity Range < 8 m/s (2 m above ground)Altitude Range 30 cm
- 300 cm

Operating Range 30 cm
- 300 cm Operating Environment Brightly lit (lux > 15) patterned surfaces
Camera
Sensor Sony EXMOR 1/2.3” Effective pixels:12.4 M (total pixels: 12.76 M)
Lens FOV 94° 20mm(35mm format equivalent ) f/2.8
IS O Range 100
- 3200(video) 100
- 1600(photo)
Electronic Shutter S peed 8s
- 1/8000s Image Max. Size 4000 x 3000
St ill Photography Modes Sing le shot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 Bracketed frames at 0.7EV Bias Time
- lapse Supported SD Card Types Micro SD Max. capacity: 64 GB. Class 10 or UHS
- 1 rating required Video Recording Modes FHD:1920x1080p 24/25/30 /48/50/60 HD:1280x720p 24/25/30/48/50/60
Max. Bitrate Of Video S torage 40 Mbps Supported File Formats FAT 32/exF ATPhoto: JPEG , DNG Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG
- 4 AV C/H.264) Operating T

emperature Range 0°C to 40°C

© 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 53 App endix Remote Controller Operating Frequency 2.400 GHz
- 2.483 GHz Transmitting Distance 2000 m (Outdoor And Unobstructed) Video Output Port USB Operating T

emperature Range 0°C
- 40°C Battery 6000 mAh LiPo 2S
Mobile Device Holder Ta blets and smartphones Transmitter Power(EIRP) FCC: 20 dbm; CE:16 dbm Working V

oltage 1.2 A @7.4 V ChargerVo ltage 17.4 V

Rated Power 57 W Intelligent Flight Battery ( PH3
- 4480 mAh
- 15.2 V ) Capacity 4480 mAh
Vo ltage 15.2 V
Battery Type LiPo 4S Energy 68 W h
Net W eight 365 g Operating T

emperature
- 10°C
- 40°C Max. Charging Power 100 W Normal Green and Y

ellow Flash Alternatively X2 Green Flashes T

wice Aircraft Warming Up Warning Slow Red Flashing Red and Y

ell ow Flash Alternatively Safe to Fly (P
- mode with Vision Positioning but without GPS) Low Battery Warning Red Flashing Alternatively IMU Error Compass Calibration Required Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual Aircraft Status Indicator Description Alternati vely Red,GreenandY ellowFlash Green Flashes Slowly Ye llow Flashes Slowly Fast Y ellow Flashing Fast Red Flashing



## — Solid Red Turning on and Self
- Diagnostics Safe to Fly (P
- mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) Safe to Fly (A
- mode but No GPS and Vision Posi
- tioning) Remote Controller Signal Lost Critical Battery Warning Critical Error 54 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. Appendix Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual

### Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC)

IOC allows users to lock the control orientation o f the aircraft in different modes. There are three working modes for IOC that can be selected in the DJI Pilot app. IOC only works when the aircraft is in F
- mode, therefore the user must toggle the ight mode switch to activate IOC. Refer to the table below : Record a Home Point (HP) and enter HLmode. The forward and backward Home Lock (HL)* controls will move the aircraft farther from and closer to the established Home Pont, regardless of how the orientation and position of the aircraft changes. Course L ock (CL) The nose direction, at the time that CL is set, will remain the forward direction regardless of how the orientation and posit ion of the aircraft changes. This will remain xed until you reset it or exit CL mode. Point of Interest (POI)* Point o f Interest. Record a point of interest (POI). The aircraft can then circle around the POI and the nose will always

points toward the POI. *Home Lock and Point of Interest feature are coming soon. IOC Requirements IOC is only available under the followi ng conditions: Course Lock No None POI Y es Using IOC Aircraft None
5m~500m Point of Interest Modes IOC GPS enabled GPS counts Flight Distance Limits Home Lock Ye s Aircraft 

## ≥ 10m Hom e Point To ggle the Flight Mode Switch F
- mode and follow the in structions prompted on the DJI Pilot app to select the desired IOC mode. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 55 Appendix Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual 

### FCC Compliance FCC Compliance 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 may cause undesi red operation. Changes or modi cations not expressly approved by t he p arty responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Compliance Information FCC Warning Message Any changes or modi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s aut hority to operate the 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, includ ing interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Radiation Exposure S tatement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should b e installed and operated with minimum dist ance 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, pu rsuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This e quipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used i n accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular install ation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisi on reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

## — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

— Increase the separation between th e equipment and receiver

. — Connect the equipment into

an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. IC RSS warning This device complies with Industry Can ada 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 un desired operation of the device . Le présent areil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada licables aux areils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'areil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisa teur de l'areil doit acc epter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est 56 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. Appendix susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. 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 any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated wi th minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body

. Any Changes or modi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. KCC Warning Message


## “ 해 당 무 선 설 비 는 운 용 중 전 파 혼 신 가 능 성 이 있 으 므 로 인 명 안 전 과 관 련 된 서 비 스 는 할 수 없 습 니 다 .” “ 해 당 무 선 설 비 는 운 용 중 전 파 혼 신 가 능 성 이 있 음 ” NCC Warning Message 低功率電波輻射性電機管理 辦 法 第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機 , 非經許可 , 公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加 大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信 ; 經發現有干擾現象時 , 應改善至無 干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信 , 指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法 通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 Phantom 3 Advanced User M anual © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserv ed. 57 Appendix The content is subject to change. Download the latest version from http://www.dji.com/product/phantom

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