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0 Warning & Important :<): Hints and Tips li!il Reference 

Read the following documents before using the Phantom 3 Professional: 

1. In the Box 

2. Phantom 3 Professional User Manual 

3. Phantom 3 Professional Quick Start Guide 

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 DJI website and read the Disclaimer 

before you fly. Prepare for your first flight by reviewing the Phantom 3 Professional 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 

safety: 

http://www.dji.com/producVphantom-3/video II 1!1 . 

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

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The iOS version of the DJI Pilot app is compatible with iOS 8.0 or later. [!) . · 

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Camera and Gimbal 

Camera Profile 31 

2 Gimbal 32 

First Flight 2 

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 Pilot app 2 DJI PilotApp 

Camera 35 

Director 38 

6 Store 38 

s 6 Discovery 38 

raft 7 Flight 

8 Flight Environment Requirements 40 

r Diagram 8 Flight Limits and No-Fly Zones 40 

Preflight Checklist 44 

Calibrating the Compass 44 

11 Auto Takeoff and Auto Landing 45 

11 AightTest 46 

cator 11 Starting/Stopping the Motors 46 

RTH) 12 

12 Troubleshooting (FAQ) 

13 

14 Appendix 

 System 14 Specifications 54 

16 Intelligent Orientation Control (IOC) 56 

taching the Propellers 16 FCC Compliance 57 

ht Battery 17 

r Profile 23 

e Controller 23 

r Status LED 27 

te Controller 28 

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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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The Phantom 3 Professional represents the next generation of DJI quadcopters. It is capable of capturing 

4K 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. 

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 took crisper and cleaner than ever. An enhanced sensor 

gives you greater darity, lower noise, and better pictures than any previous flyng camera. 

HD VIdeo Downlink: The low-latency long range HD dOwnlink is pc1Nered by an enhanced version ol DJI 

Ughtbridge. 

DJI lntetigent Frght Battery: The 4400 mAh DJI lnteUigent Frtght Battery features upgraded battery celts 

and an advanced pc:JNer management system. 

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

flight experience. A nev.1y inplemented !fight 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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he right (when facing the nose of the aircraft), as shown below. 

 motors with black axes and spin counter-clockwise to secure. 

 motors with sliver axes and spin clockwise to secure. Be sure 

t motors and tighten by hand to lock them in position. 

securing tablet or mobile device. Tilt the mobile device holder to 

nas so they are facing outward. 

f the mobile device holder to release lhe damp, then adjust the 

ce. 

mp by pressing down, and connect your mobile clevice to the 

bile device, and the olher end into the USB port on the back ol 

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(14) Gimbal Dial 

Use this dial to control the tilt of the gimbal. 

(15] Mlrcro-USB Port 

Connect to a SO card reader to upgrade the 

firmWare. 

(16) USB Port 

Comect to mobile device ex to a USB port fcx 

firmWare upgrade. 

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This section introduces the features of 

the Flight Controller, Vision Positioning 

System, and the Intelligent Flight Battery 

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ller features several important upgrades. including a new !Ugh! 

 Return-to-Home. These features ensure the safe return of your 

ght controller can also save critical flight data from each flight 

flight contrdler also provides increased stability and a new air 

ls of each flight mode are found below: 

st when GPS signal is strong. There are three different states 

elected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on signal 

sors : 

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

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

'lg System for positioning. 

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

an be stabiliZed. 

ning System are not used for stabilization. The aircraft only uses 

atically return to the home point W the control signal is lost and 

y. 

 Contrd (IOC) is activated in this mode. For more information 

Appendix. 

tch to change the flight mode ol the aircraft, refer to the "Flight 

ore information. 

Os and Aircraft Statvs Indicators. The positions ol these LEOs 

Alrcrall Staluo; Indicator 

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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 

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Warning _ 

Y· ...... Fast Yellow Aashing 

fp ..... ·Slow Red Aashing 

Jt• ...... Fast Red Aashing '!/!,~ ...... Red Flashing Alternatively 

;A; -Solid Red 

~:'~.,< ...... Red and Yellow Rash Anernalively 

Turning On and Self Diagnostic Testing 

Warming Up 

Sale to Ay (P-rnode with GPS and Vision 

PositiOning) 

Safe to Fly (P-mode with Vision Positioning but 

without GPS) 

Safe to Fly (A· mode but No GPS and Vision 

Posnionlng) 

Aerrote Controller's Signal Lost 

lcNI Battery Warning 

Critical Battery Warning 

IMUE.rror 

Critical Error 

Compass Calibration Required 

The RetiJ'n-to-Home (RTH) function brings the aircraft back to the last recorded Home Point. There are 

three types of ATH procedures: Smart RTH, Low Battery RTH, and Failsafe RTH. This section describes 

these three scenarios in detail. 

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Home Point dt:l Description If a strong GPS signal was acqured before takeoff. the Home Point as the location from v.nich the ai'craft was ta.nched. The GPS siglal strength is indicated by the GPS icon ( ~ 1dll ). The aircraft status 

indicator will blink rapidly when the home point is recorded. 

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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 

initiate Smart RTH. The aircraft wiU then autornaticaJiy ren.m to the last recorded Home Point. You may use 

the remote contrdler's contrd sticks to control the aircraft's position to aVOid a collision diXV'lg the Smart 

RTH process. Press and hold the Smart RTH button once to start the process, and press the Srnart RTH 

button again to terminate the procedure and regain full control of the aircraft. 

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when the DJI Intelligent Flight 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 if 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 ahitude and distance from 

current battery level can only support the aircraft tong enough 

e user can still use the remote controller to alter the aircraft's 

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

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Tap "(;o.home· to have the 

aircraft return to the Home 

point and land automatically, 

or "Cancel" to resume normal 

flight. If no action Is taken. 

the aircraft will automatically 

go home and land after 10 

seconds. Remote conlrofler 

wib sand an alarm. 

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flash (eq and the alrciaft will 

start to~ Th~ remote 

oontrolef will sound an atarm. 

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Fly the aircraft 

back and land 

it as soon as 

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;..;.o.~.~~"'''Y.: 13 ~ 0 Ql ;::: ~ <> ~ Phantom 3 Professional User Manual ;<) • When 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 an~ude. gMng you an opportun~ 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 Point was successfully recorded and the compass is functioning normally, Failsafe RTH wiD 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 afrcraft if the remote controller signal connection is re-established. Failsafe Illustration 1 Record Home Point 2 Confirming Home Point ""''' 3 Remote Controller Signal lost X g ""'1fl • y 1 ~(I{ Blnking Gteen ----- lg 8 -- Blinking Green Fast B&nking Yellow 4 Signal lost lasts (after 3 sec.) 5 RTH (adj.-~~~ ~~~~.. n }:~·~Z~~~"::··:rr 6 Lardng (after l"ovat1g fa 5 sees) X T g . • .. (if'" ~ • l!S' Blmlg._Y'-'elow =---- ~ "WWQ'""t<wr4"<·~ Fast Bln<>'1g Yelow . _ Fast Birmg~elow --- & • Aircraft cannot return to the Home Point when GPS signal is weak ( [ " ' •tl ] displays grey) or unavailable. • Aircraft automatically descends and lands if RTH Is triggered when the aircraft flies within a 20 meters (65 feet) radius of the Horne 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) allttudes or beyond during Fatlsafe. • The aircraft camot avoid obstruction during the Failsafe RTH. therefore. it is important to set a suitable Failsafe aftitude before each flight. Lal.nCh the OJI Pilot app and enter ·camera· and select 'MODE > AdVanced Settings > Failsafe mode' to set the Failsafe almude. • User cannot control the aircraft While the aircraft is ascending to its failsafe attitude. However the user can press Smart RTH button to regain conlrolto cancel the ascending. The DJI VISion Positioning System uses ultrasound and image data to help the aircrah maintain its current position. With the help of Visoo Pos~iontng, your Phantom 3 Prolessooal can hover in place more precisely and fly tndoors 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. 14 ~~~·!._f\11 /l.. .. •t.i/3:::-n"o,.-•·.-:-: 
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tically when the Phantom 3 Professional is turned on. No 

oning is typically used in indoor environments, where 

GPS ?. 

are built Into the Vision Positioning system, the Phantom 3 Q 

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ern variations. 

s indicator will flash green two times, which Jo. 

S ready. Gently push the throttle up to lift ott and the aircraft wm 

Positioning System iS affected by the surface over which it iS 

 not be able to accurately measue distances when operating 

als. In addition. the camera may not funclion correctly in 

raft will switch from P-mode to 

A-mode automatically if neijher 

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

es (e.g. pure black, pure whije, pure red. pure green). 

faces. 

at 2 meters or over 4 rrls all meter). 

surfaces. 

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ng changes frequently or drastically. 

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sorb SOUI'Id waves (e.g. thick carpet). 

r patterns or texture. 

 repeating patterns or textures (e.g. tiles with the same design). 

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0 ~ Phantom 3 Professional User Monual ~ • Keep the sensors clean at all trnes. Dirt or other debris may adversely affed the effectiveness of the sensors. • VtSion Positioning is only effective when the aircraft Is at atmudes ot 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 uUrasonic devices wijh frequency ol 40KHz when Vision Positioning system iS in operation. • Vision Posijioning System may not be able to stabilize lhe aircraft when flying close to the ground (below 0.5 meters) at fast speeds .. 0 Keep the animals away from the aircraft when ViSion Posillonlng system is activaled. The sonar sensor emits high frequency sounds that are only aUdible to some animals. 

Flight RecOrder 

Flight data is automatically recorded to the Internal storage of the aircraft. This includes flight 

telemelry, aircraft status lnformalion, and other parameters. To access these data, connect t.he 

aircraft to the PC through the Mlcro-USB port and launch the DJI Pilot app. 

Aitaching a:odjQe!aching th~ 

Use only DJI 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 lhe nut color wllh the motor axis color. 

Propellers 

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Attach On 

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Silver Dot Black. Dot 

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MotQI'S .with a grey axes 

Motors with a black axes 

e'1 Look : Turn the propellers in the indicated direction to mount and tighten. 

'b '1 Unlod< · Tum the propellers in the indicated direction to bosen 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 silver 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 Pfopellers counter -clockwise to secure them in place. Be sure to tighten each propeller by hand 

before IHght. 

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its corresponding motors, othe!Wise the aircraft cannot take olf. 

ellers. 

rs on the corresponding motors to ensure it Is attached firmly. 

n spin the propeller In the indicated unlock direction. 

otors are Installed correctly and firmly before every flight. 

ood condition before each flight. DO NOT use aged, chipped, 

and DO NOT tcu::h propelieo's or motors when they are splnni1g. 

 for a better and safer !fight experience. 

pacity of 4400 mAh, a voltage of 15.2 V, and a smart charge/ 

charged using an appropriate charger that has been apprOYed 

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~ Charg~J 

&uery 

t be fully charged before using it for the first time. Refer to 

ery" for more information. 

the supplied Phantom 3 Professional charger Is 100W. 

rs display the current battery level. 

he cvrrent battery JXJWer cycte. 

 swelling, the battery automatically discharges to below 65% of 

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. 

nces the voltage of each battery eel when charging. 

matically stops when the battery is tully charged. 

D 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 !XJW8r supply when a short circuit is detected. 

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Turning ONIOFF 

Pco:.-er &.non IS.,t-:n LEO I 

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Turning On: Press the Power Button once, then press again and hold for 2 seconds to tum on. The 

Power LED will tum red and the Battery Level Indicators will display the 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 1XJW9ring off the Phantom to allow automatically stopping 

of a recording during the event recording wasn't stopped. 

Low Temperature Notice: 

1. Battery capacity is signfficantly reduced when flying In low temperature ( < o•q environments. 

2. It is not recommended that the battery be used in extremely low temperature(< -1o•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 as the OJI 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 optimal pelformance of the battery, keep the battery temperalure above 20"C. 

6. The charger will stop charghg the battery K the battery cell's temperature 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 mirutes to warm up before taking off. 

Checking the Battery Level 

The Battery Level Indicators display how much 1XJW8r remains. When the battery is turned off. press 

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

below for details. 

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also show the current battery level during charging and 

ned below. 

shing. 

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' Battery Level 

0 87.5%-100% 

n 75%-87.5% 

0 62.5%-75% 

0 5Q%N62.5% 

0 37.5%-50% 

0 25%-37.5% 

0 12.5%-25% 

0 . , 0%-12.5% 

0 =()% 

s the battery can be discharged and recharged before it must 

tt. press and hold the Power Button for 5 seconds to check the 

ll light up and/or blink for two seconds, as shown belcm: 

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0 90%-100% 

n . 80%-90% 

0 70%-80% 

0 < 60%-70% 

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0 30%-40% 

0 .. . 20%-30% 

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an no longer be used. 

tery, launch the DJI Pilot app and check the nformation that is 

.O ."t't!,.)."l /..J:.. ~f ... _£cfvt'! 19 ~ 0 ~ )> ~ Phantom 3 Professional User Manual Charging the Intelligent Right Battery 1. Connect the Battery Charger to a power source (100-240 V 00100 Hz). 2. Open the Protection Cap and connect the Intelligent Flight Battery to the Battery Charger. If the battery level is above 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 ott. 5. Air-cool the lnteUigent Flight Battery alter each flight Allow its temperature to drop to room temperature before stomg ij for an extended period. Lt • We do not recorrrnend charging the Intelligent Right Battery and remote controller wijh the standard charger at the same time, othelwise the charger may 011erheat. • Atways turn ott the battery before inserting ft or removing it from the Phantom 3 Professional Never insert or remove a battery when it is turned on. lnlelligonl Fhghl BaHory Ch11rgor Power OuUel Battery Level Indicators While Charging ~~'""" .lh .... t.'._ LE01 lED2 LED3 LED4 Battery Level n 0 0 0 Oo/o-25% n n 0 0 25%-50% u n 0 0 50%-75% 0 u I tl 4} 75%-100% 0 0 0 0 Fully Charged Battery Protection LED Display The table below shows battery protection mechanisms and corresponding LED patterns. Battecy Leve) lndi\Ji!lo whlle Charging .... , ' . .., ~!'1--...-,,.--· ", ..... _ . . ,;;;. .. :.;.~ LE.D1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Blinking Pattern Battery Protection Item ... 0 n 0 0 LED2 blinks twice per second Over current detected 0 n 0 0 LED2 blin<s three times per second Short c*cutt detected 0 0 n 0 LED3 blinks twice per second Over charge detected 0 0 ll 0 LED3 blinkS three times per second Over-vottage charger detected 0 0 0 0 LED4 blinks twice per second Charging temperature is teo low 0 0 0 n LED4 blinks ttvee times per second Charging temperature js teo high 20 1 •• '\•! ' ""' ~~.:s.?..-:-...·.~ 
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f>ov.ler Button to llrn off the Battery 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 Battery: 

attery into the Phantom 3 Professional's Battery Compartment 

ere is less than 8% of power left. or until the battery can no 

JI Pilot app to check battery levels. 

ional outdoors until there is less llhan 8% of power left, or until 

d on. 

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This section describes the features 

of the remote controller and includes 

instructions for controlling the aircraft 

and the camera. 

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troller is a multi-function wireless communication device that 

aircraft remote control system. The video downlink and aircraft 

z. The remote controller features a number of camera control 

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

S rechargeable battery. The battery level Is displayed via LED 

controller. 

controller is compliant with bolh CE and FCC regulations. 

et to Mode 1 or l\.1ode 2. or to a custom mode. 

 the throttle. 

e throttle. 

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

Off 

ntroller is powered by a 2S rechargeable battery that has a 

s indicated via the Battery Level LEOs on the front panel. Follcm 

ntroller: 

ott, press the Power Button once. The Battery Level LEOs will 

m on the remote controller. 

 Is turned on. The Status LED will rapidly blink green, indicating 

he aircraft. The Status LEOs will glow solid green when linking is 

ntroller. 

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(11 Camera Settings Dial 

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 captll'ed. 

(3] Shutter Button 

Press to take a photo. If burst mode is activated, 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 t.he tilt of the gimbal. 

Controlling Aircraft 

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

Remote Control is set to Mode 2 by defaun. 

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ks are in the center posffion. 

ol stick is pushed fWaY from the center position. 

Remarlls . ,.. 

rection) 

Moving the left stick up and down changes the 

aircraft's elevation. 

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Push the stick up to ascend and down to descend. 

When both sticks are centered, the Phantom 3 

Professional will hover In place. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position, the taster the Phantom 3 Professional will 

change elevation. Atways 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 of the aircraft. 

Push the sick left to rotate the aircraft counterclockW1se. push the stick risjlt to rotate the ai'craft 

clockwise. If the stick is centered. the Phantom 3 

Professional will maintain its current orientation. 

The more the stick is pushed away from the center 

position. the faster the Phantom 3 Professional will 

rotate. 

Moving the right stick up and down changes the 

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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 if the stick is centered. 

Push the stick further away from the center position tor 

a larger pach angle (1118)drrun 3:11 and faster fl~. 

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Moving 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 Professional will hover in place if the 

stick is centered. 

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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 

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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 wiQ be automatically selected by the Phantom 3 Professional depending on 

GPS siglal 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 but a sufficient G.PS signal is not available. Aircraft is using 

only Vision Positioning for position holding. 

P-ATII: Neither GPS nor Vision Positioning is available, the airoraft is using only its barometer for 

pos~ionlng so only an.itude is maintained. 

A-mode (Attitude): GPS and Vision Positioning System are not used lor 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 Point was recorded successfully. 

F-mode (Function): Intelligent 

Orientation Control (IOC) is activated In this mode. For more Information 

about IOC, refer to the IOC section in the Appendix. 

By default, the Right Mode Switch is locked toP-mode. To unlock other flight modes, launch the DJI Pilot 

app. enter the "Camera" page, and tap "Mode", then activate "Muttiple Right Mode". 

RTH Button 

Press and hold the RTH button to start the Retum-to-Home (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 Horne Point Press this button again to cancel the RTH procedure and regain control ol the 

aircraft. 

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position Press lt'e b.iton on lhe side a lt'e mobile device tdder 

mobile device Into lt'e aadle. Adjust the damp down to secure the 

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

her end into the USB port on the back of the remote controller 

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

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ationship between the operator and the aircraft. 

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Red and GieerJ Red and None 

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Remote Controller Status 

The remote controller is disconnected from the aircraft. 

The remote ooritroller Is connected· to the aircraft. 

Remote controller error. 

HO downlink is disrupted. 

.Remote Cori.!,O!Ier Status 

Aircraft is retuming home. 

Sending Retum-tcrHome comnand to the aircraft. 

Return-to-Home procedure in progress. 

& The Remote Status Indicator will blink red and sound an alelt. When the battery level is critically low. 

linking the. Remo~ Control!e.r ' 

The remote controller iS linked to }'Oll' airaafl before delivery. U~ng Is only requred When using a new 

remote controller fa the first time. Follow these steps to Onk 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 Flight Battery. 

3. Enter ·eamera· and tap on !Jl' .ull and then tap ·l.i1king RC. button as shcNin below . 

RC Calibfation > 

Stick Mode > 

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Status Indicator LED will display a solid green once the remote 

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vailable piclure shooting modes Include burst. continuous. and 

the camera sees can be monitored on the connected mobile 

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

The Phantom 3 Professional comes with a 16GB Micro-SO 

to 64 GB. A UHS-1 Micro-SO card Is recommended due to 

g you to save high-resolution video data. G> 

 

 from the Phantom 3 Professional when it is turned on. 

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Camera Operation 

Use the Shutter and Video Recording buttons on the remote controller to shoot the Images or videos 

through the OJI 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. It provides information on the 

working status of the camera 

Camera LED lnd'ICalor 

((1· Green Fast Blink (0.2s off. 0.1 s on ) 

Jrf Green Blink Once (O.Ss off. 0.45 on) ~ o,Gl Green Blink 3 Times (0.3s off, 0.1s on) ~ Slow Red Blink (1.6s on. 0.8s off ) 

&' 'BI Fast Red Blink (0.5s off, 0.2s on) 3 • 

@ ~®; Double Red Blink (0.1son, O,lsoff, 0.1s on, 0.1s<iff) 

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Gimbal Proffie 

Camera status 

System is warming up. 

T al<ing a single picture. 

Taking 3 or 5 photos per shot. 

Recording. 

SO card error. 

. Overheated Camera 

System error. 

Firm.Yare Upgrading 

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

stable images and video. The gimbal can tilt the camera within a 120· range. 

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. Switch between the different operation modes on the camera 

 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 of the aircraft to provide a 

perspective flying experience. 

n these sltuations: (1) the aircraft is placed on IXIeven 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 alter 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 hole of Part ®. then bel< them together 

ns diagonalty from each other is recommended. 

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functions of the DJ I Pilot app. 

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ther aircraft functions. The app also features Map. Academy. 

figuring your aircraft and sharing your photos and videos with 

ablet for the best e)(perience. 

I 

o feed from the Phantom 3 Professional's camera You can also 

m the Camera page. 

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(5] Battery Level ln<frcator 

..._ • : 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 ~"' ,,111 : This icon shows the strength of remote controller's signal. 

[7) HD Video Link Signal Strength 

l:i!if,,,ll: This icon shows the strength of the HD video downlink connection between the aircraft and 

the remote controller. 

[8) Battery Level 

f't 1 OOo.t.: 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. 

[1 0) Camera Operation Bar 

Shutter and Recording Sel11ngs 

l!lCt : Tap to enter various camera value settings. incM:ling 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 flllCtionaity. 

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

 exposure values d the camera 

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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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cf) : Initiate RTH home proced!Xe. Tap to have the aircraft return to the last recorded home point. 

[16] Auto TakeoH/landlng 

.!J!. : Tap to initiate auto takeoH or landing. 

(17] Uvestream 

(:): Uvestream icon indicates the current video feed is broadcasting live on You Tube. Be sure the 

mobile data service is available on the mobile device. 

(18] Baok ~ :Tap to return to the main GUI. 

Director Is an automatic video ed~or 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 

dips, which are automatically combined to create a short lim that can be shared inmediately. 

Tap "Store· to visit 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 account status in 

'Discovery". Use your registered DJI account to login to "Discovery". 

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Once pre-flight preparation is complete. it is recommended that you use the flight simulator in the DJI Pilei 

app to hone your flight skills and practice flying safely. Ensure that 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 . 

soow. rain and fog. 

2. Only fly in open areas. Tall structures and large metal stnJctures may alfect the accuracy of the onboard ~ss and GPS system. 

3. Avoid obstacles, crowds, high IIOitage pc:1Ner lines, trees. and bodies of water. 

4. Minimize interference by a"YOiding areas with high levels of electromagnetism, inclUding base stations 

and radio transmission towers. 

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

temperature. Be very careful when flying at altitudes greater than 19, 685 feet (6000 meters) above sea 

:!! level, as the performance of the battery and aircraft may be affected. ~ 6. The Phantom 3 Professional cannot operate within the polar areas. 

All unmanned aerial vehicle (UA V) operators should abide by all regulations set for1h by government and 

regulatory agencies including the ICAO and the FAA. For safety reasons. flights are limHed by default. 

which helps users operate this product safely and legally. Flight limitations include heig11111T1its. distance 

limHs, and No-Fly Zones. 

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

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

altitude from exceeding 1640 feet (500 m) . 

Maximum flight altitude & Radius Limits 

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

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

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

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Warning: Height limtt reached. 

Aircraft Status lncf~eator 

None. 

Rapid red flashing JJ. 

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max radius limit. 

Aircraft Status Indicator 

None: 

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

radius in Ready to Ry (non-GPS) mode, it will fly back within 

 max radius in Ready to Ry (non-GPS) mode. it will fly back 

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

 Airports Include major airports and flying fields INhere manned 

ed Areas include border lines between countries or senSitive 

re explained as folt.Y.N: 

 Take-off Restricted zones and Restricted Altitude Zones. Each 

 the size and shape of the airport) around the airport is a Take

e ott is prevented. 

he airport the flight altitude is limited to a 15 degree incfmtion. 

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

 + 1 mile 

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

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

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

(3) A "warning zone• has been set around the Restricted Area \IVhen the aircraft approaches within 0.062 

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

L- Restricted Area -----+ I 

Ho--ty zono Warning 10M Free tone 

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DJI Pibt App Prompt Status 

Indicator 

Warning: You are In a No-fly 

zone. Take off prohibited. 

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ode. but is Warning: You are In a nc:Hiy zone. 

he aircraft 

end, land, Automatic landing has begun. 

R1: Warning: You are in a ® ··"·' 

e restricted restricted zone. Descending to Red flashing 

 switched sale altitude. 

end to an R2: Warning: You are in a 

nd hover restricted zone. Maxii'Tl\.m flight 

de limit. altitude is restricted to between 20m and SOOm. Fly cautiously. 

pplies. but Wamng: You are approaching a 

 . restricted zone, Fly cautiously. 

None. None . 

 oommands are available excepl lhe throttle stick command 

ocess. Motors will stop automatically alter landing. 

e aircral1's status indicator will blink red rapidly and continue 

icate oxrent flying status and continue for 5 seconds at which 

g red. 

ot fly close to airports, highways, railway stations, railway fines, 

eas. Fly the aircraft only within your fine of sight 

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Preflight Cl'l~st 

1. Remole controller, Intelligent Flight Battery, and mobile device are fully charged. 

2. Propellers are mounted correctly and firmly. 

3. Mlcro-SD card has been Inserted, if necessary. 

4. Gimbal is functioning normally. 

5. Motors can star1 and are functioning normally. 

6. The OJI Pilot app is successfully connected to lhe aircral1. 

alibrating Qomp S ,,.. . .., ·.·.· . ..,,_. cy·:•···ew:r-- ·r-·' 

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

to electromagnetic interference, which can produce abnormal compass data and read to poor flight 

performance or flight failure. Regular calibration is required for optimal performance. 

0 • Do not calibrate your compass where there is any possibility ol strong magnetic interference. 

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

metal structures 

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

phones. 

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

• DO NOT calibrate Indoors. 

Calibration Procedures 

Choose an open area to carry out the folk:t.Wlg procedlres 

1. Enstre that the ccmpass is calibrated. If you did not calibrate lhe compass as par1 ol your pre-flight 

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

Bar in the app and select ·calibrate", then follow the on-screen Instructions. 

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

green light. 

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oilting cbNnward, and rO!ale K 360 degrees arOl.nd the center 

craft Status IndiCator glows solid red. 

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ks red and yellow after the calibration procedure. move your 

y again. 

ch flight. Launch the DJI Pilot app and follow the on-screen 

ass. DO NOT calibrate the compass near metal objects such 

g. 

e Aircraft Status Indicator is blinking green and yellow. 

ation that Is different from the most recent flight. 

ure of the Phantom 3 Professional has been changed. 

 Phanlom 3 Prolessional does not fly In straight line. 

Indicators are blinking green. Follow the steps below to use the 

amera" page. 

cklist. 

e safe for flight Slide the icon to confirm and lakeolf. 

ers) above grOUld. 

idly when It Is using the VISion PosiriOrl System for stabilization. 

ver below 3 meters. It is recommended to wait until there is 

he Auto Take-off feature. 

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Auto-Landing 

Use auto-landing only ~ the Aircraft Status tndicaf()(S 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 

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 slicks 

simultaneously. 

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Stopping the Motors 

There are two methods to stop the motors. 

Method 1: When Phantom 3 Professional has landed, push the throttle down<D, then conduct the same 

CSC that was used to start the motors. as described above®. Motors wm stop immediately. Release both 

sticks once motors stop. 

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

seconds. ®9 ®qp pq 9 

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& Do not perform a CSC when the aircraft is in midair, otherwise the motors wiD suddently slop. 

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 your mobile device, then turn on the Intelligent Flight Battery. 

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

4. Wah until the Aircraft Indicators blink green. This means the Home Point is recorded and h is rON sale 

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

5. Push the throttle up slowly to take off or use Auto Takeoff. 

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

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

8. After landing. execute the CSC command or hold the throttle at its lowest position until the motors stop. 

9. Turn olf the Intelligent Fl.ight Battery first. then the Remote Controller. 

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dicated by the Aircraft Status Indicators blinking red slowty or 

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efore each flight. 

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ying in rain or heavy wind. 

needs. Settings include photo format and exposure compensation. 

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antom 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 10Q.wall charger, the IaUer of which 

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

ct and will void your warranty. 

ntelligent Flight Battery at the same time? 

Intelligent Flight Bauery charger have been integrated Into one 

ed that you only charge one item at a time. We recommend that 

me charger at the same time. 

Remote Controller for? 

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How do I use the Director automatic video editor? 

Director is an automatic video editor built into the OJI 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 opera1es on a different frequency. The Phantom 2 Remote Controller 

opetates 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 Flight Battery with greater power. The Phantom 3 has 

a 4 cell battery with 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. 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 Conlroller. Your Phantom 3 comes wilh a Remote Controller 

that is already linked to the aircraft. 

Does my Phantom 3 support dual Remote Controllers? 

No. The oncluded Remote Controller can be used to 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 Sw~ch. allows you 10 toggle different flight modes: 

P-rnode. or Pos~ioning mode, indicates that both GPS and the Vision Positioning System are active and 

your Phantom 3 will allempt 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 sufficienl GPS 

signal is available. 

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

section in the Appendix of the User Manual. 

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

modes. 

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nmental coodrtions and usage patte~ns, but the Intelligent Right 

utes of uninterrupted flight time when fully charged. 

er is turned off during recording? 

e camera. If it has been removed. place it back in the cam81a. 

tely 30 seconds as the video file is restored. 

deos will be synchronized to my lOS album? 

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

 the switch next to the DJI 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 ol 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 a1rcraft 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 retum the aircraft to DJI 

for reparing. 

• Minor vibratron is detected du11ng aircraft initialization. Put the aircraft on the flat surface, powe1 on the 

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

• Serious vibration is detected during aircraft initialization. This instance generally occurs when the aircraft 

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

attempt to powe1 on the aircraft in thiS scenario. 

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Aircraft ,~ , 

Weight (Battery & 

Propellers Included) 

Max. Ascent Speed 

Max. Oesceot Speed 

Max. Speed 

Max. Flight Altitude 

Mjix. Flight Time 

Operating Temperature 

GPS Mode 

Gimbal 

Controllable Range 

Vision Positioning 

Velocity Range 

Altitude Range 

Operating Range 

Operating Environment 

Camera 

Sensor 

Lens 

ISO Range 

Electronic Shutter Speed 

Image Max. Size 

1280g 

5m/S 

3m/s 

16 mJs (A Til mode. no wind) 

6000m 

Approximately 23 minufes 

o•c to 4o•c 

GPS/GLONASS 

Pitch: - goo to + 3()0 

< 8 rn/s (2 m above ground) 

30cm-300cm 

30cm-300cm 

Brightly lit (lux> 15) patterned surfaces 

Sony EXMOR 1/2.3• E'ffective pixels:12.4 M (total pixels: 12.76 M) 

FOV 94• 20rrvn(35mm format equovalent ) f/2.8 

100-3200{video) 100-1600(photo) 

8s -1/SOOOs 

40QOx~

Single shot 

Burst shooting: 31517 frames 

Still Photography Modes Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 315 

Bracketed frames at 0. 7EV Bias 

Time-lapse 

Micro SO 

SUpported SO Card Types 

· Max. capacity: 64GB. Class 10 or UH~1 ratlng required 

UHD : 4096x2160p 24/25, 3840x2160p24/25130 

Video Recording Modes FHD:1920x1080p 24/25/30/48150/60 

HD· 1 280x720p 24/25/30148{50/00 

Max. Bnrate Of Video 

Storage 

SUpported File Formats 

Operating'Ter'nperature 

Range 

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FAT32/exFAT 

Photo: JPEG, DNG 

Video: MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) 

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Aircraft Warming Up 

Safe to Fly (P-mode with GPS and Vision Positioning) 

Safe to Ay (P-mxleWilh VISbn ~ bt.t witto.J GPS) 

Safe to Fly (A·mode but No GPS and VISion Positioning) 

Remote Controller Signal Lost 

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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 lhat can be selected In the DJI Pilot app. IOC only works when the aircraft is in F-mode, 

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

Course Lock (CL) 

Home Lock (HL)' 

Point d Interest (POl)" 

The nose direction, at' the time th<\i CL is ·set, will remain the fOrward direction 

tegardless of how the orientatioh and position of the aircraft chang,es. Thls will 

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

Record a Home Point (HP) and enter HL mode. The forward and backward 

controls wiD move the aircraft farther from and closer to the established Home 

Pont. regardless d how the orientation and position d the aircraft changes. 

POOl of Interest. Record a point of interest (POt). The aircraft can then circle 

around the POt and the nose will always points toward the POt. 

lJ: 'Horne Lock and Point of Interest feature are corning soon. 

IOC Requirements 

IOC is only available under the following condilions: 

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Course Lock No None None 

Home Lock Yes .u Arcraft ~ Home Point 

POl Yes ~ .. Arcraft ~ Point of Interest 

Using IOC 

Toggle the Flight Mode SWitch F·rnode and follow the instructions prompted on the DJI Pilot app to select 

the desired IOC mode. 

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erference. and 

nce received. Including interference that may cause undesired 

pproved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

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

nterference. and (2) this device rrus1 accept any interference 

cause txldesired operation 

tion exposure limits set for1h for an uncontrolled environment. 

operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& 

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

nd found to comply with the r.mits for a Class B digital device. 

se limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 

llation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio 

d used in accordance with the Instructions. may cause harmful 

wever. there Is no guarantee that Interference will net occur in 

does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. 

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This transmitter must net be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 

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

yo.x body. 

My Changes or modifications not ex.pressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could 

void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 

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