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0 Warning & Important *J: Hints and Tips Qil Reference 

Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Advanced: 

1. 1nthe8ox 

2. Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual 

3. Phantom 3 Advanced Quick Start Gwde 

4. Phantom 3 Professional I Advanced Safety Guidelines and Disclaimer 

5. Phantom 3 Professional I Advanced Intelligent Flight Battery Safety Guidelines 

We recommend that you watch all tutorial videos on the official OJI website and read the Disclaimer 

before you fly. Prepare for your first flight by reviewing the Phantom 3 Advanced Quick Start Guide and 

refer to the User Manual for more detailed information. 

Please watch the tutorial videos at the link below, which demonstrates how to use Phantom 3 Professional 

safely: 

hnp://w.vw.dji.com/producVphantom·3/video 

Download and install the OJI Pilot app before using the aircraft. Scan the OR code to the right 

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The Phantom 3 AdVanced represents the next generation of OJI quadcopters. II is capable of capturing 

1080p video and transmitting an HD video signal out of the box. The built-in camera has an integrated 

gimba.lto maximize stability while minimizing both weight and size. Even when no GPS signal is available, 

the Vision Positioning System allows the aircraft to holler accurately in place. 

Camera and Gimbal: Phantom 3 Advanced 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 previous flying camera. 

HD VIdeo Downlink: The low-latency long range HD doWnlink is powered by an enhanced version o1 OJI 

Ughtbridge. 

OJI Intelligent Right Battery: The 4480 mAh OJI Intelligent Aiglt Battery features upgraded battery cells 

and an advanced power management system. 

Flight Controller: The next-generation flight controller has been updated to provide a safer. more reliable 

flight experience. A newly implemented flight recorder stores critical data from each flight and the Vision 

Positioning System enhances hovering precision when flying indoors or in environments where GPS is 

unavailable. 

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ct motors and tighten by hand to lock them in posH ion. 

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ils d each 16g,t mode are found below: 

t when GPS signal is strong. There are tiYee different states at 

ed by the Phantom 3 Advanced depending on signal strength 

th are available. The aircraft is using GPS for posilloning. 

e but the GPS signal strength is not sufficient. The aircraft is 

ng System for posttloning. 

oning is available. The aircraft is using only its barometer for 

an be stabilized. 

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atically retlKn to the home point~ the control signal is lost and 

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s and Aircraft Status Indicators. The positions at these LEOs are 

Aotcrolt SUIIus Indicator 

he aircraft. The Front LEOs glow solid red when the aircraft is 

of the aircraft. The Aircraft Status Indicators communicate the 

 to the table below for more information about the Aircraft Status 

C't.'\:10:,(;.:1 Al .(;• 1oRo:.~,: 11 ~ 0 i» ~ ~ 0 ~ ~ntom 3 Advanced User Manual Normal 'If}: ~ ...... Red, Green and Yellow Flash Alternatively Turning On and Self Diagnostic Testing -.W ~ ...... Gre.(ln and Yellow Flash Altematively Warming Up G. ······Green Rashes Slowly 1tf X2 ...... Green Rashes Twice Y. ...... Yellow Rashes Sicmty .warning 1'0 ...... fast Yellow Aashing ·····SloW ~d Fla,shing .)3.1 ...... Fast Red Flashing f/J..• • · · · · · Red Aashing Alternatively fl. -Solid Red Sale to Ay (P-mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) Safe to Ay (P-mode with Vision Positioning but without GPS) Sale to Fly (A-mode but No GPS and VISion Posttioning) Remote Controller's Signal Lost . Low. Batte.ryWarntng Critical BatteryWarning IMUEiror Critical Error !\! ~ ...... Red and Yellow Flash Alternatively Compass Calibration Required The Return-to-Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are three types at RTH procedures: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH. and Fallsafe RTH. This section describes these three scenarios in detail. £!EI · GPS Home Point ,.. .. ,;! '.~~; Description ' } If a strong GPS signal was acquired before takeoff, the Home Point is the location from which the aircraft was lat..nched. The GPS signal strength Is indicated by the GPS icon ( ,._,rt11 ). The aircraft status hdicator win blrk rapidly v.t1en the rome point Is recorded. Use the ATH button on the remote controller (refer to "RTH button• on page 26 for more lnformalion) or tap the ATH button in the OJI 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. 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 of the aircraft. 12 :.'~·:.~JI tl.• ~P~ ... 'W! 
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when the DJI Intelligent Aight Battery Is depleted to a point that 

sers are advised to return home or land the aircraft immediately 

isplay a notice when a low battery warning Is triggered. The 

me Point H no action is taken after a ten-second countdown. The 

essing the RTH button on the remote controller. The thresholds 

mined based on the aircraft's current anitude and distance from 

current battery level can only support the aircraft long enough 

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ed in the DJI Pilot app, and is described below: 

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start to descend. The remote aulomaJically. controller Will sound an alarm. 

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)> ~ ~ )> ~ ~ Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual ¢ · When the Critical battery level warning Is triggered and the aircraft begins to land automatically, you may push the throttle upward to make the aircraft hover at its current altitude, gMng you an opportunity to navigate to a more appropriate landing location. • The colored zones and markers on the battery level indicator bar reflect the estimated remaining flight time. They are automatically adjusted according to the aircraft's current location and status. If the Home ~t was successfully recorded and the compass is fu'lctioning normally. Failsafe RTH will be automatically activated if the remole 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 H the remote 

controller signal connection is r&-established. 

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unavailable. 

·Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH is triggered when the aircraft flies within a 20 

meters (65 feet) radius ol the Home Point Aircraft will stop ascending and Immediately return to 

the Home Point if you move the throttle stick if the aircraft reaches 20 meters (65 feet) aJmudes 

or beyond during Failsafe. 

• The aircraft cannol avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH. therefore, it is important to set a 

suitable Failsafe altltude before each flight LalllCh the DJI Pilot app and enter "Camefa" and 

select "MODE > Advanced Sett.ngs > Failsafe mcx:le" to set the Failsafe altitude. 

• User cannel control the aircraft while the aircraft is ascending to its failsafe altitude. However 

the user can press Smart RTH button to regain control to cancel the ascending. 

The OJI Vision Positioning System uses ultrasound and image dala to help the aircraft maintain its current 

position. With the help of Vision Positioning, your Phantom 3 Advanced can hover in place more precisely 

and fly rndoors or in other environments where a GPS signal is not available. The main components of the 

Vision Positioning System are located on the bottom ol your Phantom 3 Advanced: they include (2] two 

ultrasonrc sensors and ( 1 I one monocular camera. 

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 indicator will flash green two tiiTleS, which indicates the VISion 

h the throttle up to lift ott and the aircraft will hover in place. 

Positioning System Is affected by the surface over which it is 

 not be able to accurately measure distances when operating 

als. In addition, the camera may not functiOn correctly in 

raft will switch from P-mode lo A-mode automatically if neither 

m are available. Operate the aircraft with great caution in the 

s (e.g. pure black, pure white. pure red. pure green). 

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:f!: • Keep the sensors clean at all times. Dirt or Olher debris may adversely affect the elfectiveness 

of the sensors. 

• Vision Positioning is only elfective when the aircraft iS at aJmudes of 0.3 to 3 meters. 

• The Vision Positioning System may not function properly when the aircraft is flying 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 ci 40 KHz when Vision Pos~ioning system is 

In operation. 

• Vision Positioning System may not be able to stabiliZe the aircraft when flying close to the 

ground (below 0.5 meters) at fast speeds .. 

0 Keep animals away from the aircraft when VIsion Positioning system is activated. The sonar 

sensor emits high frequency sounds that are only audible to some animals. 

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 

aircraft to the PC through the Micro-USB port and launch the OJI Pilot app. 

Use only OJI approved propellers with your Phantom 3 Advanced. 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 nut color with the motor axis color. 

Propellers 

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fl'1 Look : Turn the propellers In the indiCated direction to mount and tighten. 

'b'1 UnJocl< . Tum the propellers in the incftealed direction to loosen and remove. 

Attaching the Propellers 

1. Be sure to remove the warning slickers from the motors before attaching the propellers. 

2. Attach the propellers with sliver dots onto the motors 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 lo tighten each propeller by hand 

before flight. 

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its corresponding motors, othe!Wise the aircraft camot take dl. 

ellers. 

rs on the corresponding motors to ensure ills attached firmly. 

en spin the propeller in the indicated unlock direction. 

otors are lnstaled correctly and ffmly before fJIIerY flighl 

ood condition before each ffighl DO NOT use aged, chipped, 

and DO NOT touch prql8lers or motors \\tlen they are spiming. 

 for a better and safer flight experience. 

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apacity of 4480 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/ 

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rs display the current battery level. 

he cr.nent battery poNer cycle. 

 swening. the battery automatically discharges to below 65% ci 

n ten days. It takes around two days to discharge the battery to 

t being emitted from the battery during the discharge process. 

 OJI Pilot app. 

ances the voltage of each battery cell when charging. 

matically stops when the battery is fully charged. 

l only charge when the temperature Is between o•c (32"F) and 

ops charging When high amperage (more than 8 A) is detected. 

 over-discharge damage, discharging automatically stops When 

cuts the power supply when a short circuit Is detected. 

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)> ~ ~ )> ~ ~ Phantom 3 Advanced User Manual 10. Battery Cell Damage Protection: The OJI Pilot app displays a warning message when a damaged battery cell is detected. 11. Battery Error History: Browse the banery error history in the OJI Pilot app. 12. Sleep mode: To save power, the battery enters steep mode after 20 minutes of inactivity. 13. Communication: Information pertaining to the battery's voltage, capacity, current, etc. is transmitted to the aircraft's main controller. & Refer to Phantom 3 Professional I Advanced Intelligent Right Battery Safety Guidelines before use. Users take IUU responsibility for all operations and usage. Using the Battery LE01 rr~~~ LEO~ Turning ON/OFF Pcr:;er Betton tBuht-<n LEOl Sallerylevcl llchr.o:o s Turning On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to turn on. The 

Power LED wiU tum red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the current battery level. 

Tuming Off: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to tum off. The 

battery power LEO will flash when powering off the Phantom to allow automatically stepping 

cia recorcflllQ during the event recording wasnl stopped. 

Low Temperature Notice: 

1. Battery capacity is significantly reduced when flying in low temperature ( < OOC) environments. 

2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely low temperature(< -100C) environments. 

Battery voltage should reach the appropriate level when operating environment with temperatures 

between -1 ooc and s•c. 

3. End the flight as soon as the DJI Pilot app displays the "Low Battery Level Warning" in low temperature 

environments. 

4. Keep the battery indoors to warm it before flying in low temperature environments. 

5. To ensure opt.imal performance ci the battery, keep the battery temperature aboYe 20"C. 

6. The charger will stop chargilg the banery if the battery cell's temperattxe is not within the operating 

range (O"C - 40"C ). 

& In cold environments, 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 turned off, press 

the Power Button once. The Battery Level Indicators wm light up to display the current battery level. See 

below for detai.ls. 

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also show lhe currenl battery level during charging and 

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ff, press and hold lhe Power Button for 5 seoonds to check lhe 

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0 ll 0 0 LED2 blinks IWice per second CNer current detected 

0 ll 0 0 ·LED2 blinks three times per second 

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0 0 n 0 LED3 blinks IWice per second CNer charge detected 

0 0 n 0 LED3 blinks three times per second 0/er-voijage charger detected 

0 0 0 n LED4 blinks twioe per second Charging temperature iS too bw 

0 0 0 n LED4 blinks three tlmes per second Charging temperature js too high 

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Power Button to turn off the Battef)' Level Indicator. Unplug the 

and plug it back in to resume charging. Note that you do not 

 the event of a room temperature error; the charger will resume 

e allowable range. 

y for damage caused by third-party chargers. 

ight Battef)': 

Battery into the Phantom 3 Advanced's BattefY Compartment 

ere is less than 8% ol JX7NElf left. or until the battery can no 

JI Pilot app to check battery levels. 

ced outdoors l..l'ltil there is less than 8% ol JX7NElf left. or l..l'ltit 

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aircraft remote control system. The video downlink and aircraft 

z. The remote controller features a number or camera control 

g photos and videos. as well as controlling gimbal motion. 

S rechargeable battery. The battery level is displayed via LED 

controller. 

controller is cornplianl with both CE and FCC regulations. 

et to Mode 1 or Mode 2. or to a custom mode. 

the throttle. 

e throttle. 

e. do not operate more than three aircrafts in the same area. 

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er is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a capacity 

d via the Battery Level LEOs on the front panel. Follow the steps 

off. press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEOs will 

n on the remote controller. 

 is turned on. The Status LED will rapidly blink green, Indicating 

e aircraft. The Status LEDs will glow solid green when linking is 

ntroller. 

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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) Playback Button 

Press to view images and videos that have already been captured. 

[3) Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is achvated, multiple photos will be taken with a single press. 

(4) Video Recoding Button 

Press once to start recording video, then press again to stop recording. 

[5) Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

Controlling Aircraft 

This section explains how to control the orientation ol the aircraft through the remote controller. The 

Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by default 

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position. Press the button on the Side d the rrobile device holder 

rob~e device into the cradle. Adjust the clamp down to secure the 

vice to the remote controller using a USB cable, plug one end of 

ther end into the USB port on the back olthe remote oontroller. 

aft and the remote controller Is most reliable within the area that 

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The remote controller is linked to your aircraft before delivery. Linking is only required when using a new 

remote controller for the first time. Follow these steps to link a new remote controller: 

1. Tum on the remote controller and comect to the mobile deviCe. Launch the DJI Pilot app. 

2. Tum on the lntelflgent Right Battery. 

3. Enter ·eamera· and tap on Ii' ,,111 and then tap "Li'lking RC. bUtton as shown below. 

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CMOS sensor to capture video (up to1080p at 60 frames per 

nd 12 megapixel stills. You may choose to record the video in 

ure shooting modes include burst, continuous. and time-lapse 

sees can be monitored on the connected mobile device via the 

rt the Micro-SO card into the slot. as shown below, before 

e Phantom 3 Advanced comes with a 16GB Micro-SO card 

 GB. A UHS-1 Micro-SO card is recommended due to their 

 to save high-resolution video data. 

 

 from the Phantom 3 Advanced when It is turned on. 

nnect a USB cable to the Camera Data Port to download photos 

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ore attempt1119 to access the files on the Micro-SO card. 

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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 these buttons. refer to "Controlling the 

Camera Page 24". 

Camera LED Indicator 

Camera LED Indicator lights up after the flight battery is powered on. II provides Information on the 

WOI'klng status of the camera 

C8me!a LED Indicator ~ ;j camera sta1us 

- _...._.: 

(G Green Fast Sink (0.2s off, 0.1s on) System is wam1ing up. 

,G Green Blink Once (O.Ss off. 0.4s on ) Taking a single picture. 

'W Green Blink 3 nmes (0.3s off. 0.1s on) Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot. 

$ Slow Red Blink {1.6s on. 0.8s.ofl) '. Recording. 

:R,: Fast Red Blink (0.5s off, 0.2s on) SO card error. $~ Dot,Jble Red Blink (0.1son, 0,1sott, O.ls on, O.lsoll) Overheated Camera 

;,R Solid Red System error. 

;a;. ®.Green and Red Blink (O.Ss green on, 0.8s red on) Rrmware Upgrading 

Gimbal Profile 

The 3-axis gimbal provides a steady platform for the attached camera, allowing you to capture clear, 

stable Images and video. The gimbal can till the camera within a 120• range. 

-90" 

Use the gimbal dial on the remote controller to control the titt movement of the camera 

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e. Switch between the different operation modes on the camera 

e that your mobile device must be connected to the remote 

 to the table below for details: 

between gimbal's orientation and aircraft's nose remains 

all times. 

will synctYoniZe With the movement ot the 8Kcraft to provide a 

pefSpedive flyi1g experience. 

n these situations: ( 1) the aircraft is placed on lXleven ground 

ucted (2) the gimbal has been subjected to an excessive 

. Please take off from flat. open ground and protect the gimbal 

may make the gimbal wet. leading to temporary failure. The 

ty after It dries. 

 and camera connected to the aircraft. Two pins have been 

ditional pins are required, see the diagram below. Press Part 

ber and into the center t-ole ot Part ~ . then lock them together 

ns diagonally from each other is recommended. 

 

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This section introduces the four main 

functions of the OJI Pilot app. 

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esigned specifically for the Phantom 3 Advanced. Use this app 

aircraft functions. The app also features Map. Academy, and 

g your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with others. 

r the best experience. 

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8 The text next to this icon Indicates the current flight mode. 

Tap to configure the MC (Main Controller) Settings. These settings allow you to modify flight limits and 

set !he gain values. 

;<J: The aircraft is set to "Beginner Mode" by default. The aircraft cannot fly 30 meters (98 feet) higher 

and beyond the recorded Home Point under beginner mode. Disable this mode in the MODE 

setting page. 

(2] GPS Signal Strength 

This leon 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. Tap to view the IOC 

settings menu and select the desired IOC setting. 

(4] System Status 

This loon indicales the current aircraft system status and GPS signal strength. 

(5] Battery Level lndioator 

__.. .• : The battery level indicator provides a dynamic display of the battery level. The colored 

zones on the battery level indicator represent the power levels needed to carry out different functions. 

(6] Remote Controller Signal 

li;l ,1111: This loon shows the strength of remote controller's signal. 

(7] HD Video Link Signal Strength 

(][)"',,Ill : This ioon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and 

the remote controller. 

(8] Battery level 

lit 1 000fo: This icon shows the current battery level. 

Tap to view the battery information menu, set the various battery warning thresholds, and view the 

battery warning history. 

[9] General Settings 

::: Tap this icon to view the General Settings page. From this page, you can set flight parameters. 

reset the camera. enable the quick view feature, adjust the gimbal roll value. and toggle the flight route display. 

(10] Camera Operation Bar 

Shutter and Recording Settings 

1!1> : Tap to enter various camera value settings. including color space for the recording. resolutiOn of 

the videos, image size and so on. 

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hoto. Press and hold this button to select single shot. triple shot 

eo. then tap again to stop recording. You can also press the 

e controller, which has the same h.nctionality. 

ge. You can preview photos and videos as soon as they are 

 exposure values ot the camera. 

ween the surface and the Vision Positioning Systan's sensors. 

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highlighted when the VISion Positioning is in operation 

hl att~ude icon. 

tion the aircraft is facing. 

dicate pitch. 

en the light blue and dark blue areas indicates the roll angle. 

light. Tap to switch from the Camera GUI to the Map GUI. 

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(1 7] Llvestream 

LiVestream ioon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on YouTube. Be sure the 

mobile data service is available on the mobile device. 

(18) Back ~ . Tap to return to the main GUt. 

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. You can then select a template and a specKled number of 

dips, which are automatJcally combined to create a short lim that can be shared immediately. 

Tap "Store' to vis~ the official DJI Online Store to see the latest information about DJI products and easily 

buy new products. 

Sync pictures and videos to your mobile device, view flight logs. and check your DJI acooo..nt status in 

"Discovery'. Use your registaed DJI account to login to "Discc11ery". 

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practices and flight restrictions. 

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Once pre-flight preparation is complete, it is recommended that you use the flight simulator in the OJI Pilot 

app to hone your flight skills and practice flying safely. Ensure lhat all flights are carried out in an open 

area. 

1. Do not use the aircraft in severe weather conditions. These include wind speeds exceeding 10 m/s. 

snow. rain and fog. 

2. Only lly in open areas. Tall structures and large metal structures may affect the accuracy of the onboard compass and GPS system. 

3. Avoid obstacles. crowds. high VOltage poNef lines. trees. and bodies of water. 

4. Minimize interference by aiiOiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism, includlng base stations 

and radio transmission towers. 

5. Aircraft and battery performance is subject to environmental factors such as air density and 

temperature.Be VeJY careful when flying 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 camot operate within the polar areas. 

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators should abide by all regulations set forth by government and 

regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA. For safety reasons, flights are lim~ed by default, 

which helps users operate this product safely and legally. Flight limitations Include height limits, distance 

limits. and No-Fly Zones. 

When operating in P-mode, height limits. distance limits. and No-Fly Zones function concurrently to 

manage flight safety. In A-mode. only height limits are in effect, which by default prevent the aircraft 

altitude from exceeding 1640 feet (500 m) . 

Maximum flight altitude & Radius Umits 

Maximum flight altitude and radius limits may be changed in the DJI Pilot app. Be aware that the 

maximum flight altitude cannot exceed 1640 feet (500 meters). In accordance with these settings, your 

Phantom 3 Advanced will fly in a restricted cylinder, as shown below: 

Maxmtrn AogN Altolode 

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Warning: Distance 

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Warning: Height limit 

reached. · 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

None. 

Rapid red flashing ·e 

······when close to the 

max radius limit. 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

None. 

 stiU control the Phantom 3, but cannot fly it any father. If the 

radius in Ready to Ay (ncn-GPS) mode. ~ will fly back within 

 max radius in Ready to Fly (ncn-GPS) mode, it will fly back 

icial website at http://flysafe.dji.com/no-fly. No-Fly Zones are 

 Airports include major airports and flying fields where manned 

ed Areas Include border lines between countries or sensitive 

re explained as Joftow: 

 T aJ<e.<llf Restricted zones and Reslricted AHitude Zones. Each 

 the size and shape of the airport) arOLrld tha airport is a Take

e off is prevented. 

he airport the tnght altitude is limited to a 15 degree inclination. 

he edge of airport and radiating outward. The flight altitude is 

 + 1 mile 

et (100 meters) of No-Fly Zones. a warning message will appear 

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;;g (1) Restricted Areas does not have llight altitude restrictions. ~ (2) R miles around the designated restriction area is a Take-off Restricted area. Aircraft cannot take off 

within this zone. The value of R varies based on the definition of the restricted areas. 

(3) A "waming zone" has been set around the Restricted Area When the aircraft approaches within 0.062 

miles(100 m)of this zone. a warning message will appear on the DJI Pilot app. 

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zone. Take ott prohibited. 

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mode, Warning: You are In a no-fly zone. 

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op its 

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ode, but safe lt~ude. 

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pplies, but Warning: You are approaching a 

g . restricted zone, Fly cautiously. 

None. None. 

 COI1YI18nds are available except the throttle stick command 

ocess. Motors will stop automatically after landing. 

he aircraft's status indiCator will blink red rapidly and continue 

icate current flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which 

g red. 

ot fly close to airports, highways, railway statiorrs. railway lines. 

eas. Fly the aircraft only within you- line of sight 

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1. Remote controller, lntelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 

3. Micro-SO card has been Inserted, n necessary. 

4. Gimbal is functioning normally. 

5. MotOfS can start and are functioning normally. 

6. The OJI Pilot app is successfully connected to the aircraft. 

IMPORTANT: Always calibrate the compass in every new flight location. The compass is very sensitive 

to electromagnetic interference, whiCh can produce abnormal compass data and lead to poor flight 

perfoonanoe or flight failure. Regular calibration is required for optinal perlormance. 

0 · Do not calibrate your compass where there is any possibiiHy of strong magnetiC interference. 

Sources of potential interference include magnetite, parking structures, and subterranean 

metal structures 

• Do not carry ferromagnetic materials with you during calibration such as keys or cellular 

phones. 

• Do not calibrate in direct proxmty to large metal objects. 

• DO NOT calibrate indoors. 

Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open area to carry out the following procedures. 

1. EnStXe that the compass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate the compass as part of your pre-li ght 

preparations, or if you have moved to a new location since the last calibration, tap the Aircraft Status 

Bar in the app and select "Calibrate". then follcm the oo-saeen instructions. 

2. Hold the aircraft horizontally and rotate 360 degrees. The Aircraft Status Indicators will display a solid 

green light. 

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ng downward, and rotate ~ 360 degrees around the center 

ft Status Indicator glows solid red. 

1 

red and yellow after the calibration procedure, move yoor 

again. 

 fUght. launch the DJI Pilot app and folkYN the on-screen 

s. DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such 

Ncraft Status Indicator is bllnklng green and yelkYN. 

11 that is different from the most recent flight. 

e of the Phantom 3 AdVanced has been changed. 

hantom 3 Advanced does nol fly in straight line. 

dicators are blinking green. Follow the steps beleN to use the 

era· page. 

klist. 

sale for flight. Slide the icon to confirm and lakeolf. 

rs) aboVe ground. 

dly when it is using the Vrsion Position System for SlabiliZation. 

er below 3 meters. II is recommended to wait until there is 

e Auto Take-off feature. 

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Auto-landing 

Use auto-tanding only if the Aircraft Status Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the 

auto-landing fealure: 

1. Ensure the aircrall is in P- mode. 

2. Check the landing area condition before tapping "i.". to begin landing. Then follow the on-screen 

instructions. 

Starting the Motors 

A Combination Stick Command {CSC) is used to start the motors. Push both sticks to the bottom 

inner or outer corners to start the motors. Once the motors have started spinning. release both sticks 

sinUtaneoosly. 

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Stopping the Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors. 

Method 1: When Phantom 3 Advanced has landed. push the throttle downa>. then conduct the same 

esc that was used to Slart the motors, as described . Motors wiU stop invnediately. Release both 

sticks once motors stop. 

Method 2: When the aircraft has landed. push and hold the throttle down. The motors will stop after three 

seconds. 

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Mclhod 1 M(!thod 2 

& Do not perform a esc when the aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors will suddently stop. 

Takeoff/Landing Procedures 

1. Place the aircraft in an open. flat area with the battery level indicators facing towards you. 

2. Tum on the remote controller and yoor mobile device. then turn on the Intelligent Right Battery. 

3. Launch the OJI Pilot app and enter the Camera page. 

4. Wait until the Aircraft lndicalors blink green. This means the Home Point is recorded and it is roN sale 

to fly. If they flash yellow, the Home Point has not been recorded. 

5. Push the throttle up skYNiy to take olf or use Auto T akeotf. 

6. Shoot photos and videos using the OJI Pibt app. 

7. To land. hover over a level surface and gently pull down on the throttle to descend. 

8. After landing. execute the esc command or hold the throttle at rts I<YNest position until the motors stop. 

9. Tum olf the Intelligent Fr!Qht Battery first. then the Remote Controller. 

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blii< yebY rapidly dUring flight. the acralt has entered Failsafe 

icated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking red slowly or 

 flight information. 

efore each flight. 

de in the OJI Pilot app. 

 

ying In rain or heavy wind. 

 needs. SettirW include ptdo format and exposu-e ~ ISalion. 

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ntom 3 Professional and the Phantom 3 Advanced is in the 

pable of shooting spectacular 4K video at up to 30 frames per 

capable of shooting at resolutions up to 1080p60. Both models 

Flight Battery charger. The Phantom 3 Advanced comes with a 

Professional comes with a 100-watt charger. the latter of which 

own? 

els are permanently attached. Attempting to remove. replace, Of 

ct and will void your warranty. 

Intelligent Flight Battery at the same time? 

Intelligent Flight Battel'/ charger have been integrated into ooe 

ed that you only charge ooe item at a time. We reconnmend that 

me charger at the same time. 

Remote Controller for? 

e Controller can be customized and assigned to function as you 

the manual for more infOtmation. 

y depending on environmental conditions, but the Phantom 3 

es (2 kilometers) away from the pilot. 

 3? 

Pilot app for iOS and Android. which is already used with the DJI 

s connected and automatically adjust accordingly. 

th the app? 

evices running iOSS.Oor later or Android v4.1.2 or tater. 

Pad Air. iPad Air Wt-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2. 1Pad m•ni 2 Wi-Fi 

ellular. iPad mini 3. and iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi +Cellular. This app is 

one 6 Plus 

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How do 1 use the Director automatic video editor? 

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. You can then select a template and a specified number of 

clips, which are automatically combined to create a short film that can be shared immediately. 

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 aircraft and the left control stick controls the throttle and orientation of the aircraft. These 

controls can be changed to Mode 1 or set to a customized configuration in the OJI Pilot app. This is only 

recommended for advanced users. 

Can I use a Phantom 2 Remote Controller with the Phantom 3? 

No. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller operates on a d•fferent frequency. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller 

operates at 5.8 GHz and the new Phantom 3 Remote Controller operates at 2.4 GHz. 

Can I use a Phantom 2 Intelligent Flight Battery with the Phantom 3? 

No. The Phantom 3 uses a newly designed Intelligent Right Battery with greater power. The Phantom 3 has 

a 4 cell battery with a capacity of 4480 mAh and a voltage oilS 2 V. 

My Phantom 3 does not turn off right away, Is something wrong? 

This is normal. After you attempt to power off the Intelligent Flight Battery. 11 may remain on for a few 

seconds as any video data is saved to the Micro SO card. This helps prevent your data from being lost or 

corrupted. 

Do I have to buy the Remote Controller separately? 

No. there is no need to buy a separate Remote Controller. Your Phantom 3 comes with a Remote Controller 

that is already linked to the aircraft. 

Does my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllers? 

No. The included Remo4e Controller can be used to control both the aircraft and the gimbal tilt at the same 

time. 

What does the " P, A, FH switch on the Remote Controller do? 

This switch, called the Flight Mode Switch, allows you to toggle different flight modes. 

P-mode, or Positioning mode, indicates that both GPS and the Vision Positioning System are active and 

your Phantom 3 will attempt to stabilize using both. 

In A-mode. or Attitude mode. the aircraft does not use GPS or the Vis1011 Positioning System. Only the 

barometer is used for stabilization. The aircraft can still return to the Home Point as long as a sufficient GPS 

signal is available. 

F-mode. or Function mode, activates Intelligent Onentation Control (IOC) functionality. Refer to the IOC 

section in the Appendix of the User Manual. 

By default, only P-mode may be used. Refer to your user manual for instructions on unlocking the other 

modes. 

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nmental conditions and usage patterns, but the Intelligent Flight 

utes of uninterrupted flight time when fully charged. 

er Is turned off during recording? 

e camera. II It has been removed, place it back in the camera. 

tely 30 seconds as the video file is restored. 

ideos will be synchronized to my lOS al bum? 

our mobile device. Open the Settings menu, select the Privacy 

 the switch next to the DJt Pilot app Icon. If the Pilot app has not 

hotos and videos cannot be synchronized. 

smoothly as possible? 

. Slowly pull the throttle stick down until the aircraft touches the 

 not zero, even though I have never used it? 

kaged and shipped. This affects the discharge time of a new 

e time is not zero. The battery is safe to use. 

n the Phantom 2 series Remote Controller? 

encountering compass error? 

ircraft is flying close to strong electric magnetic sources (e.g. 

 Indicators blink red and yellow rapidly when a compass error 

ne of the follOwing messages: 

aft IS receiving abnormal compass readings. It is recommended 

he compass at a different location and then resume the flight. 

 aircraft is drifting severely. Bring the aircraft to a higher altitude 

en this warning message is prompted. The flight controller will 

e aircraft In the midair to mitigate the drifts. The aircraft will switch 

c adjustment is completed. 

n error? 

ndicates the aircraft has failed to initialized: 

hing red, yellow and green. Even the aircraft is stationed on the 

ts "Initialization Error". 

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Various factors contribute to the aircraft initialization error, try resolve the issue by following the suggestions 

listed below: 

• Sensor performance degraded. This may be due to the excessive bias detected from the IMU or the 

compass reading is interfered. Try restarting and calibrating the IMU and compass to resolve this issue. 

• Sensor is defective. If the sensors remains unchanged at all time and the problem persist even when the 

aircraft is restarted, it indicates the sensor is not working normally. Users should return the aircraft to OJI 

for repairing. 

• Minor vibration is detected during aircraft initialization. Put the aircraft on the flat surface, power on the 

aircraft and ensure the aircraft is stationed for more than 5 seconds to resolve the issue. 

• Serious vibration is detected during aircraft Initialization. Th1s Instance generally occurs when the aircraft 

is being initialization on the violent moving surface, for instance. ships that are on the rough sea. Do not 

altempt to power on the aircraft in this scenario. 

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Electronic Shutter Speed 8s -1/SOOOs 

Image Max. Size 4000 x 3Q(lo· 

Single shot 

Still Photography Modes 

Burst shooting: 3/517 frames 

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 315 

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IOC allows users to lock the control orientation of the aircraft in different modes. There are three working 

modes for IOC that can be selected in the OJI Pilot app. IOC only works When the aircraft is in F-mode. 

therefore the user must toggle the flight mode switch to activate IOC. Refer to the table below: 

The r'iose direct~n. at the time t~at CL Is set, wilt remain the f9Ma(d direetion' 

Course LeeR (GL) regardless pt how ihe orientation and position of the aircraft changes. This will 

remaJn fixed until you reset it or exit CL mode. · 

Record a Home Point (HP) and enter HL mode. 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 dlanges. 

Point of Interest (POW Poinl of lnteresl Record a point of interest (POl). The aircraft. can then circle around the POl and the nose will always points toward the POt. 

'¢: 'Home Lock and Pont of Interest feature are coming soon. 

IOC Requirements 

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Home lock Yes Aircraft ~ Home Point 

POl Yes Aircraft Point of Interest 

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Toggle the Flight Mode Switch F-rrode and follow the Instructions prompted on the DJI Pilot app to select 

the desired IOC rrode. 

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CC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 

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FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 

nterference. and (2) this device must accept any interference 

cause undesired operation. 

tion exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. 

operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

o-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or 

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llation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio 

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does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 

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This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

your body. 

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