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Read the following documents before usingthe Phantom 3 Professional: 

### 1. lntheBox 2. Phantom 3 ProfessionalUserManual 3. Phantom 3 ProfessionalQuickStartGuide 4. Phantom3Professional

### IAdvancedSafetyGuidelinesandDisclaimer 5. Phantom3Professional

### IAdvancedIntelligentFlightBatterySafetyGuidelines We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official OJI website and read the Disclaimer before you fly. Prepare foryourfirst flight by reviewing the Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide and refertothe User Manual for more detailed information.

Please watch the tutorial videos atthe link below, which demonstrates howto use Phantom 3 Professional safely: http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-3/video

Download and install the OJI GO app before usingthe aircraft. Scan the QR code 

### to the right to download the latestversion. The Android version ofthe OJI GO app is compatible with Android 4.1.2 or later. The iOSversion ofthe OJI GO app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later.



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# Contents

Usingthis manual Legends 

### 2 Read Before the First Flight 

### 2 Video Tutorials 

### 2 Download the OJI GO app 

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Product Profile Introduction 

### 6 Feature Highlights 

### 6 Preparing the Aircraft 

### 7 Aircraft Diagram 

### 8 Remote Controller Diagram 

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Aircraft Flight Controller 

### 11 Flight Mode 

### 11 Flight Status Indicator 

### 11 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 OJI Intelligent Flight Battery 

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Remote Controller Remote Controller Profile 

### 23 Using the Remote Controller 

### 23 Remote Controller Status LED 

### 27 Linking the Remote Controller 

### 28 Remote Controller Compliance Version 

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### Camera and Glmbal Camera Profile 

### 31 Gimbal 

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DJIGOapp Camera 

### 35 Director 

### 38 Store 

### 38 Discovery 

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Flight Flight Environment Requirements 

### 40 Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 

### 40 PreflightChecklist 

### 44 Calibrating the Compass 

### 44 Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 

### 45 FlightTest 

### 46 Starting/Stopping the Motors 

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Troubleshooting (FAQ) Appendix Specifications 

### 54 Intelligent Flight Mode 

### 56 FCC Compliance 

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# Product Profile
This section introduces the Phantom 3 Professional and lists the components of the aircraft and remote controller.

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# Product Profile

The Phantom 3 Professional represents the nextgeneration of DJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 4Kvideo and transmitting an HD video signal out ofthe 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 aircraftto hoveraccurately in place.



### Camera and Gimbal: With the Phantom 3 Professional, you're shooting 4K video at up to 30 frames per second and capturing 12 megapixel photos that look crisperand cleanerthan ever. An enhanced sensor givesyou greaterclarity, lowernoise, and better picturesthan any previous flying camera. HD Video Downlink: The low-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 flight controller has been updated to provide asafer, more reliable flight experience. A newly implemented flight recorder stores critical datafrom each flight and the Vision Positioning System enhances hovering precision when flying indoors or in environments where GPS is unavailable.



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### Removing Gimbal Clamp Remove the gimbal clamp bysliding 

### tttothe right (when facing the nose ofthe aircraft), as shown below.



### Attaching the Propellers: Mount the propellers with black dots on to motors with blackaxes 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 securely in place.



## &. Place all propellers onto the correct motors and tighten by hand to lockthem in position. Preparing the Remote Controller: The mobile device holder is designed for securing tablet or mobile device. Tiltthe mobile device holderto the desired position, then adjustthe antennas so they are facing outward. 1. Press the button on the top right side ofthe mobile device holderto release the clamp, then adjustthe

clamp tofitthe size ofyour mobile device. 2. Secure your mobile device in the clamp by pressing down, and connect your mobile device to the

remote controller using aUSB 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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[2] [3] [1] GPS [8] [4] [2] Propeller [7] [6] [5] [3] Motor [4] Front LED Indicator "U 

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# g, [11] [7] Camera Status Indicator <ii" [12] [8] Aircraft Micro-USS Port [9] Aircraft Status Indicator [10] Intelligent Flight Battery (11] Vision Positioning Sensors [13] (12] Antennas [13] Camera Micro-SD Card Slot [14] Camera Micro-USB Port [15] Link Button

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### J Antennas Relays aircraft control and [1] video signal. [2] [2) Mobile Device Holder Securely mounts your mobile device tothe remote controller. [3] [31 Control Stick [8] [4] [7] Controls the orientation and [6] [5] movementofthe aircraft. [4] Return Horne (RTH) Button Press and hold the button to initiate Return to Home (RTH). 8 © 2015 DJI. AH Rights Reserved[5] Battery Level LEDs Displays the battery level of the remote controller. [6] Status LED Displays the remote controller's system status. [7] Power Button Used toturn the remotecontroller on and off. [8] RTH LED Circular LED around the RTH button displays RTH status.

[9] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to adjust camera settings. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI GOapp.) [1

### OJ Playback Button Playbackthe captured imagesorvideos. (Only functions when the remote controller is connected to a mobile device running the DJI GOapp.) [11] 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 Customizablethroughthe DJI GOapp. [18] C2 Button Customizablethroughthe DJI GO app. [19] Power Port Connect to the DJI Phantom 3 Charger to charge the battery ofthe remote controller. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual

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[14) Gimbal Dial Usethis dial to control thetilt ofthe gimbal. [15] Mircro-USB Port Reserved port. [16] USB Port Connectto mobile device orto a USB portfor firmware upgrade.

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# Aircraft
This section introduces the features of the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery

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# Aircraft

The Phantom 3 Professional's flight controllerfeatures several important upgrades, including a newflight mode. Safety modes include Failsafe and Return-to-Home. These features ensure the safe return ofyour aircraft if the control signal is lost. The flight controller can also save critical flight data from each flight to the on-board storage device. The new flight controller also provides increased stability and a new air braking feature.

Three flight modes are available. The details of each flight 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 Professional depending on signal strength of GPS and Vision Positioning sensors : P-GPS: GPS and Vision Positioning both are available. The aircraft is using GPSfor positioning. P-OPTI: Vision Positioning is available but the GPS signal strength is not sufficient. The aircraft is using onlythe Vision Positioning System for positioning. P-ATII: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available. The aircraft is using only its barometer tor positioning, so only altitude can be stabilized. A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used torstabilization. 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 Pointwas recorded successfully. F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, referto the IOC section in the Appendix.



### :c,:>: Usethe Flight Controller mode switch to change theflight mode ofthe aircraft, refertothe "Flight Mode Switch" on Page 26 for more information.

The Phantom 3 Professional has Front LEDs and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions of these LEDs are shown in the figure below:

Aircraft Status Indicator Front LED

The Front LEDs show the orientation of the aircraft. The 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 ofthe flight controller. Referto the table belowfor more information aboutthe Aircraft Status Indicators:

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## -:(F!,J-:ij":'-@-······ Red, Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Turning On and Self DiagnosticTesting

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'®-Solid Red Safeto 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 BatteryWarning

Critical Error

The Return-to-Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three types of RTH procedures: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section describes these three scenarios in detail.

Home Point 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 

### (,-_,nil). The aircraft status indicatorwill blink rapidlywhen 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 OJI GO app and follow the on-screen instructions when GPS is available to initiate Smart RTH. The aircraftwill then automatically return to the last recorded Home Point. You may use the remote controller's control sticks to control the aircraft's position to avoid a collision during the Smart RTH process. Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to start the process, and press the Smart RTH button again to terminate the procedure and regain full control ofthe aircraft.



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### The low battery level failsafe is triggered when the OJI Intelligent Flight Battery is depleted to a point that may affectthe safe return ofthe aircraft. Users are advised to return home or landthe aircraft immediately when prompted. The OJI GO 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 aten-second countdown. The user can cancel the RTH procedure by pressing the RTH button on the remote controller. The thresholds forthese warnings are automatically determined based on the aircraft's current altitude and distancefrom the Home Point. The aircraft will land automatically if the current battery level 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 duringthe landing process. The Battery Level Indicator is displayed in the OJI GO app, and is described below: Critical Low battery level Sufficient battery warning(Red) level(Green)



### Low battery level warning

Estimated remaining flighttime Low battery level warning(Yellow) Remaining flighttime

Power requires to return home Battery level Indicator



### The battery Aircraft status aircraft return to the Home Flythe aircraft point and land automatically, backand land 

### or "Cancel" to resume normal itas soon as flight. If no action is taken, possible, then the aircraft will automatically stop the motors go home and land after 10 and replace the seconds. Remote controller battery. power is low. Please landthe aircraft.

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,~: • When Critical battery level warning is triggered and the aircraft begins to land automatically, you may push the throttle upwardto maketheaircraft hoveratits current altitude, giving you an opportunityto navigateto a moreappropriate landing location. • The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated

remaining flighttime. They are automatically adjusted accordingto the aircraft's current location and status.

If the Home Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH will be automatically activated if the remote controller signal is lost for more than three seconds. The Returnto-Home process may be interrupted and the operator may regain control of the aircraft if the remote controller signal connection is re-established. 

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### ~,1111] displays grey) or unavailable. • Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a 20

meters (65 feet) radius ofthe Home Point. Aircraft will stop ascending and immediately return to the Home Point ifyou move the throttle stick ifthe aircraft reaches 20 meters (65 feet) altitudes orbeyond during Failsafe. •The aircraft cannot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH, therefore, 

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suitable Failsafe altitude before each flight. Launch the DJI GO app and enter "Camera" and select "MODE > Advanced Settings > Failsafe mode"to setthe Failsafe altitude. • User cannot control the aircraft while the aircraft is ascending to its failsafe altitude. However

the usercan rapidlytoggle 81 switchto regain control to cancelthe ascending.

The DJI Vision Positioning System uses ultrasound and image data to help the aircraft maintain its current position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Phantom 3 Professional can hover in place more precisely and fly indoors or in other environments where a GPS signal is not available. The main components of the Vision Positioning System are located on the bottom of your Phantom 3 Professional; they include [2] two ultrasonic sensors and [1] one monocular camera.



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Vision Positioning is activated automatically when the Phantom 3 Professional is turned on. No further action is required. Vision 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.

Followthe steps belowto use Vision Positioning:

# ~ 1. Toggle the flight mode switch to P-mode. , P 2. Place the aircraft on aflat surface. Notethatthe Vision Positioning systemcannotwork '.

properlyon surfaces without clear pattern variations. 3. Turn on the aircraft. The aircraft status indicator will flash 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. 

## Lb, The performance of your Vision Positioning System is affected by the surface over which it is flying. 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 automatically 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 overa highly reflective surfaces. • Flying at high speeds(over8

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### mis at 1meter). • Flying overwaterortransparent surfaces. • Flying over moving surfaces orobjects. • Flying in an areawhere the lighting changes frequently ordrastically. • Flying overextremelydark (lux 

### < 10)or bright (lux > 100,000) surfaces. • Flying oversurfaces that can absorb sound waves (e.g. thick carpet). • Flying oversurfaces without clear patterns ortexture. • Flying oversurfaces with identical repeating patternsortextures (e.g. tiles with the samedesign). • Flying over inclined surfacesthatwill deflect sound waves awayfrom the aircraft.
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## l): • Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or other debris may adversely affect the effectiveness ofthe sensors. • Vision Positioning is only effectivewhen the aircraft is at altitudes of0.3to 3 meters. • The Vision Positioning System maynotfunction properlywhen the aircraft is flying overwater. • 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 deviceswith frequencyof40 KHz when Vision Positioning system is

in operation. • Vision Positioning System may not be able to stabilize the aircraft when flying close to the

ground (below0.5 meters) atfast speeds

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# 0 Keep the animals away from the aircraftwhen Vision Positioning system is activated. The sonar 

# a· sensor emits high frequency soundsthat are only audibleto someanimals. 

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Flight data is automatically recorded to the internal storage of the aircraft. This includes flight telemetry, aircraft status information, and other parameters. To access these data, connect the aircrafttothe PC through the Micro-USS port and launch the OJI GO app.

Use only OJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Professional. The grey and black nuts on the propeller indicate where they should be attached and in which direction whey should spin. To attach the propellers properly, match the nutcolorwith the motoraxis color.

Legends 

## Ell Lock: Turn the propellers in the indicated directionto mountandtighten. 

### 'b"') Unlock:Tum the propellers in the indicated direction to loosen and remove. 

### Attaching the Propellers 1. Besure to removethe warning stickersfrom the motors before attaching the propellers. 2. Attach the propellers with silver dots onto the motors with silver axes and spin the propellers clockwise

to secure them in place. Attach the propellerswith blackdots ontothe motorswith blackaxes and spin the propellers counter-clockwise to secure them in place. Be sure to tighten each propeller by hand beforeflight. 

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# & •Ensure propellers are attached to its corresponding motors, otherwisethe aircraft cannottake off. •Wear gloves when handling propellers. •Hand tighten each ofthe propellerson the corresponding motorsto ensure it is attachedfirmly. Detaching the Propellers Hold the motor in placewith one hand, then spin the propeller in the indicated unlockdirection. 

# & •Checkthatthe propellers and motors are installed correctly and firmly before everyflight. • Ensure that all propellers are in good condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped.

or broken propellers. • To avoid injury, STAND CLEAR

### ofand DO NOTtouch propellersormotorswhentheyarespinning. • ONLY use original DJI propellersfor a betterandsaferflight experience.

The OJI Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/ discharge functionality. It should only be charged using an appropriate chargerthat has been approved byOJI.

Intelligent Flight Battery

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# & The Intelligent Flight Battery must be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to "Chargingthe Intelligent Flight Battery•for more information. 

## ,<j: Be awarethatthe output powerofthe supplied Phantom 3 Professional charger is 100W.

DJI Intelligent Flight Battery Functions 1. Battery Level Display: the LED indicators displaythe current battery level. 2. Battery Life Display: the LEDs displaythe current battery powercycle. 3. Auto-Discharging Function: To prevent swelling, the battery automatically discharges to below 65% of

total powerwhen it is idle for more than ten days. Ittakes 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. Dischargethresholds can beset in the OJI GO app. 4. Balanced Charging: Automatically balancesthe voltage of each battery cell when charging. 5. Overcharge Protection: Charging automatically stopswhen the battery is fully charged. 6. Temperature Detection: The batterywill only charge when the temperature is between 0°C (32°F) and

40°C (104°F). 7. OverCurrent Protection: The battery stops charging when high amperage (more than 8A) is detected. 8. Over Discharge Protection: To prevent over-discharge damage, discharging automatically stops when

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10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The OJI GO app displays a warning message when a damaged battery cell is detected. 11. Battery Error History: Browse the battery error history inthe OJI GO app. 12. Sleep Mode: To 

### save power, the battery enters sleep mode after20 minutes of inactivity. 13. Communication: Information pertaining to the battery's voltage, capacity, current, etc. is transmitted to

the aircraft's main controller. 

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Turning On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn on. The Power LED will turn red andthe Battery Level Indicatorswill displaythe current battery 

### level. Turning Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn off. The battery power LED will flash when powering offthe Phantom to allow automatically stopping of a recording during the event recording wasn't stopped.
LowTemperature Notice: 1. Batterycapacity is significantly reduced when flying in lowtemperature (<0°C) environments. 2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely low temperature(< -1G°C) environments.

Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures between -10°C and 5°C. 3. End the flight as soon asthe OJI GO app displays the "Low Battery Level Warning" in lowtemperature

environments. 4. Keep the battery indoorstowarm it beforeflying in lowtemperature environments. 5. 

### To ensure optimal performance ofthe battery, keep the batterytemperature 

### above20°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 environments, insert the battery into the battery compartment and allow the aircraft for approximately 1-2 minutes towarm up before taking off. Checkingthe Battery Level The Battery Level Indicators display how much power remains. When the battery is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators will light up to display the current battery 

### level. See belowfor details.



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### E§ The Battery Level Indicators will also show the current battery level during charging and discharging. The indicators are defined below. 

## I :LED is on. 

# I: LED is flashing. 

## 0 :LED is off.



### Battery life Battery life refers 

### to how many more times the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must be replaced. When the battery is turned off, press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check the battery life. The Battery Level Indicatorswill light up and/or blinkfortwo seconds, as shown below:

When battery life reaches 0%, it can no longerbe used. Formore information aboutthe battery, launchthe OJI GO app and checkthe informationthat is listed underthe batterytab.

©2015 OJI. All Rights Reserved 19Phantom 3 Professional User Manual Charging the Intelligent Flight Battery 1. Connectthe BatteryChargerto a powersource (100-240 V50/60 Hz). 2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Batteryto the BatteryCharger. Ifthe battery

level is above 95%, tum on the battery before charging. 3. The Battery Level Indicatorwill displaythe current battery level as it is charging. 4. The Intelligent Flight Battery is fully charged when the Battery Level Indicators are all oft. 5. Air-cool the Intelligent Flight Batteryaftereach flight. Allow itstemperature to dropto roomtemperature

before storing itfor an extended period. 

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### do not recommend charging the Intelligent Flight Battery and remote controller with the standard chargeratthe same time, otherwise the charger may overheat. • Always tum oft the battery before inserting it or removing it from the Phantom 3 Professional.

Never insert or remove a batterywhen it isturned on.

Intelligent Flight Battery Charger Power Outlet

Battery Protection 

### LED Display The table belowshows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns.



### 20 © 2015 OJI. All Rights ReservedPhantom3 Professional User Manual Afterthese issues are resolved, press the Power Button to turn offthe Battery Level Indicator. Unplug the Intelligent Flight Battery from the charger and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you do not need to unplug and plug in the charger in the event of a room temperature error; the chargerwill resume charging when the temperature is within the allowable range. 

## & DJI does nottake any responsibilityfor damage caused bythird-party chargers. 

## :¢: Howto dischargeyour Intelligent Flight Battery: Slow :Place the Intelligent Flight Battery intothe Phantom 3 Professional's BatteryCompartment and tum it on. Leave it on until there is less than 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on. Launch the DJI GO appto check battery levels. Rapid : Flythe Phantom 3 Professional outdoors until there is lessthan 8% of power left, or until the battery can no longer be turned on.

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# Remote Controller
This section describes the features of the remote controller and includes instructions for controlling the aircraft and the camera.

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# Remote Controller

The Phantom 3 Professional 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 controller features a number of camera control functions, such as taking and previewing photos and videos. as well as controlling gimbal motion. The remote controller is powered by a 28 rechargeable battery. The battery level is displayed via LED indicators on the front panel ofthe remote controller. 

### Ix] ,Compliance Version: The remote controller is compliant with both CE and FCC regulations.

, Operating Mode: Control can be setto Mode 1or Mode 2, orto acustom mode.

, Mode 1:The right stickserves as the throttle.

, Mode 2: The leftstick serves as thethrottle. 

# & To preventtransmission interlerence, do not operate morethan three aircrafts inthe same area.

Turning the Remote ControllerOn and 

### Off The Phantom 3 Professional remote controller is powered by a 28 rechargeable battery that has a capacity of 6000 mAh. The battery level is indicated via the Battery Level LEDs on the front panel. Follow the steps belowto turn on your remote controller: 1. When the remote controller is turned off, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEDs will

displaythe current battery level. 2. Press and hold the Power Button toturn on the remote controller. 3. The remote controllerwill beep when it is turned on. The Status LED will rapidly blink green, indicating

that the remote controller is linking to the aircraft. The Status LEDs will glow solid green when linking is complete. 4. Repeat Step 2to tum offthe remote controller.

Charging the Remote Controller Charge the remote controller using the included charger. Referto the figure on next page belowfor more details. © 2015 OJI All Rights Reserved. 23 ::0 CD 

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### Controlling the Camera Shoot videos/pictures, view recorded images, and adjust camera settingsviathe Shutter Button, Camera Settings Dial, Playback Button, and Video Recording Button onthe remote controller.

[1] Camera Settings Dial Turn the dial to adjust camera settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture without letting goof the remote controller. Move the dial to left or right to scroll through pictures and videos in playback mode. Press down on the dialtotoggle betweenthesesettings. [2] Playback Button Press toview images and videosthat havealready been captured. [3] Shutter Button Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, multiple photoswill betaken with a single press. (41 Video Recoding Button Press onceto start recording video, then press againto stop recording. [5] Gimbal Dial Usethis dialto controlthe tilt ofthe gimbal. 

### ControllingAircraft This section explains how to control the orientation of the aircraft through the remote controller. The Remote Control is setto Mode2 by default. 

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## ffi Stick Neutral/Mid-Point: Control sticks are inthe center position. Moving the Control Stick: The control stick is pushed awayfrom the center position.

Moving the left stick up and down changes the aircraft's elevation. Push the stick upto ascend and down to descend. When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place. The more the stick is pushed awayfrom the center position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will change elevation. Always push the stick gently to prevent sudden and unexpected elevation changes. Moving the left stick to the left or right controls the rudder and rotation ofthe aircraft. Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counterclockwise, push the stick right to rotate the aircraft clockwise. If the stick is centered, the Phantom 3 Professional will maintain its current orientation. The more the stick is pushed awayfrom the center position, the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will rotate. Moving the right stick up and down changes the aircraft's forward and backward pitch. Push the stick up to fly forward and down to fly backward. Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place ifthe stick is centered. Push the stickfurther awayfrom thecenter position for alargerpitch angle (maximum30')and fasterflight. Moving the right stickcontrol leftand rightchanges the aircraft's left and right pitch. Push left to fly left and right to fly right. The Phantom 3 Professional will hover in place if the stick is centered. Gimbal Dial: Turn the dial to the right, and the camera will shiftto point upwards. Tum the dial tothe left, and the camerawill shiftto point downwards. The camerawill remain in its current position when dial is static.

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## [**~** Phantom 3 Professional User Manual Adjusting Controller Sticks Hold and twist the controller sticks clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust the length of the controller sticks. A proper length of controller sticks can improvethe controlling accuracy. Flight Mode Switch Toggle the switch to select the desired flight mode. You may choose between; P-mode, F-mode and Arnode.

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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 Professional depending on GPS signal strength and the 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 buta sufficient GPS signal is not available. Aircraft is using onlyVision Positioning for position holding. P-ATII: NeitherGPS norVision Positioning is available, the aircraft is using only its barometerfor positioning, soonly altitude is maintained. A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft uses only its barometer to stabilize. The aircraft can automatically return to the Home Point if remote controller signal is lost and the Home Pointwas recorded successfully. F-mode (Function): Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information about IOC, refertothe IOC section in theAppendix. By default, the Flight Mode Switch is locked to P-rnode. To unlock otherflight modes, launch the OJI GO app, enterthe "Camera" page, and tap "Mode", then activate "Multiple Flight Mode". RTH Button Press and hold the RTH buttonto startthe Return-to-Home (RTH) procedure. The LED ring aroundthe 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.

26 © 2015 DJ!. All Rights Reserved.Phantom 3 Professional User Manual Connecting Your Mobile Device Tiltthe mobile device holder

### to the desired posttion. Press the button on the side ofthe mobile device holder to releasethe clamp, and then placeyourmobile device intothe cradle. Adjustthe clamp downto securethe mobile device. To connectyour mobile device to the remote controller using a USS cable, plug one end of the cable in10yourmobiledevice and theotherend intothe USS porton the backofthe remote controller.

OptimalTransmission Range The transmission signal between the aircraft and the remote controller is most reliable within the areathat is depicted in the image below:
Optimal Transmission Range

strong weak Ensure that the aircraft is flying within the optimal transmission zone. To achieve the best transmission performance, maintain the appropriate relationship between the operatorand the aircraft.

The Status LED reflects the strength ofthe connection between the remote controller and the aircraft. The RTH LED indicates the Return-to-Home status of the aircraft. The table below contains more information aboutthese indicators.

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## .&. The Remote Status Indicatorwill blinkred and sound an alert, when the battery level is critically low.

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### to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new remote controllerforthe firsttime. Followthese steps to link anew remote controller: 1. Turn on the remote controllerand connectto the mobile device. Launch the OJI GO app. 2. Turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 3. Enter "Camera" and tap on 

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5. Locate the linking buttonon the side of the aircraft, as shown in the figure below. Press the link button

to start linking. The Remote Controller Status Indicator LED will display asolid green once the remote controller is successfully linked tothe aircraft.



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The remote controller is compliantwith both CE and FCC requirements.

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