Spreading Wings S1000+

2014.12 

User Manual V1.2
2 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

Disclaimer

Thank you for purchasing the S1000+. Please visit the Spreading Wings S1000+ page on www.dji.com 

regularly to keep up to date with product information, technical updates and manual corrections. Information 

in this manual is subject to change without notice. 

In using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have understood all points 

completely. When assembling this product, follow all instructions carefully. The manufacturer and seller 

assume no liability for any damage or injury arising from the use of this product.

This is a class A product of the FCC certification. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio 

interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

DJI is a registered trademark of DJI. Names of product, brand, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks 

or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manual are copyrighted by 

DJI with all rights reserved. No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in any form without the prior 

written consent or authorization of DJI. 

About

The S1000+ is designed for professional aerial photography and cinematography. It is user friendly, safe, 

stabilized and easy to fly while its integrated design makes assembly and configuration simple and fast. 

Retractable landing gear, vibration dampers, slightly angled arms and a minimalized gimbal mount allow for 

a clear 360 degree view from the camera. A patented power distribution board, built-in high-speed ESCs 

and motors with high efficiency propellers ensure dynamic stability and maximized power efficiency. Used 

with a professional DJI multi-rotor autopilot system, the S1000+ can hover and fly reliably making it ideal for 

photography and cinematography.

386mm

337mm

460mm

511mm

155mm

305mm
© 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 3

Contents

Disclaimer 2

About 2

Cautions 4

Legend 4

In The Box 5

Mounting the Landing Gear 6

Mounting Frame Arms 7

Mounting Electronics and Wiring 11

Connecting XT60 Ports on the Center Frame 16

Installing Battery 16

Setting Up the Landing Gear 18

Mounting the Gimbal 20

Appendix 22

ESC Sound 22

ESC LED 22

Specifications 22

Gain Value Settings 23

FAQ 24

Soldering the ESC 24

Remounting the Propellers 24

Propeller Precautions 24

Using the Propeller Holder 25

Assembling Motor Vibration Absorbers 25

Remounting the Landing Gear Servo 26

Recalibrating Servo Travel 26

Part List 27

FCC Statements 31
4 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

Cautions

When flying, the rotating propellers may cause serious damage and injury. Please fly safe at all times. 

Assembly Cautions

1. Use a bracket to mount the GPS module on the center frame to avoid interference with the power board.

2. Ensure the IMU is mounted with the arrow pointing toward the nose of the aircraft.

3. If using a receiver, attach it under the bottom board of the center frame with the end of the antenna 

facing downwards and away from obstructions to avoid signal loss. 

4. Ensure frame arms are mounted correctly.

 a) Motor mounts with CCW marks should be mounted to the center frame positions with the following 

marks: M1, M3, M5 and M7.

 b) Motor mounts with CW marks should be mounted to the center frame positions with the following 

marks: M2, M4, M6 and M8.

5. Do not remove any glued-in screws.

6. Screws that already have blue glue can be used once without thread locker. On other occasions, apply 

appropriate thread locker first.

7. The S1000+ should be lifted off the ground when testing landing gear or recalibrating servo travel.

Flight Cautions

1. ESCs are not water-proof, please do not fly in rain or snow.

2.  Ensure all soft dampers and vibration absorbers are in good condition before every flight. If not, replace

immediately. Otherwise, the flight performance of your aircraft will be adversely affected.

3. Ensure all parts are in good condition before each flight. Do not fly with worn or broken parts.

4. Ensure propellers and motors are installed correctly and propellers are unfolded before flying.

5. Ensure ESC signal connectors and power cable connectors are tight before every flight.

6.When flying, maintain a safe distance away from people, buildings, high-voltage lines, tall trees, water 

and other hazards.

7. Use only 6S LiPo batteries for the power supply.

8. Ensure all output signals from M1 to M8 are in proper working order when using the DJI A2 flight control 

system to avoid damage or injury. 

9. Do not overload the system.

10. Do not get close to or touch motors or propellers when they are spinning as this can cause serious injury.

11. Disconnect the battery and remove the camera during transportation to avoid damage or injury. 

12. We strongly recommend using as many DJI manufactured parts as possible.

Others

 If you have any problems you cannot resolve, contact your dealer or DJI customer service.

Legend

Important Hints and Tips

Cautions
© 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 5

In The Box

Center Frame ×1 Frame Arms ×6

Landing Skid Tubes ×2

(with Silicone Rubber Dampers)

Landing Gear Legs ×2

GPS Collapsible Mount ×1 Springs ×2

Connection Cable Accessories Package ×1

Connector Set ×1

or

3-PIN Connection Cables ×8

CW propellers ×2

CCW propellers ×2

Magic tapes ×4

The red knobs ×8

Soft dampers ×50

Screw Package ×1 

For frame arms mount: M4×35

For landing gear mount: M3×8, M2.5×8 (socket cap), M3×22 (socket cap)

Tools Required

Tools Usage

2.0mm Hex Wrench, 2.5mm Hex Wrench Mounting screws.

Thread Locker Fastening screws.

Nylon Cable Tie, Scissors, Cutting Pliers/Dykes Binding devices and wires.

Foam Double Sided Adhesive Tape Mounting receiver, controller and other modules.

In The Box
6 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

Mounting the Landing Gear

Instructions

1. Insert one landing gear leg into each landing skid tube and secure it in place by tightening the M2.5x8 

(socket cap) screw. Ensure silicone rubber dampers are attached to each end.

2. Insert the landing gear leg into connection point on the center frame. Affix in place with M3x8 screws.

3. Connect both springs on the legs to the center frame. 

Note the springs are 58.5mm before connecting to the center frame, and are stretched to 70mm 

when mounting is completed. 

Mounting the Landing Gear

M2.5x8

 (socket cap)

70mm
© 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 7

Mounting Frame Arms

Instructions

1. Prepare the arms.

(1) Check all propellers for cracks, then install and screw each propeller cover on tightly.

(2) Ensure all motors are mounted firmly and rotate freely.

(3) Mount all arms with red propeller covers to M1 and M2 to indicate the nose of the S1000+. 

(4) Identify the CW and CCW marks on the arms. Mount the arms with the CCW mark to the M1, M3, M5 

and M7 positions of the center frame. The arms with the CW mark should be mounted to the M2, M4, 

M6 and M8 positions of the center frame.

2. Insert each frame arm vertically into the mounting 

area on the center frame. 

3. Line up the screw holes of the frame arm and 

center frame.

4. Insert the M4x35 screw from the right of the frame 

arm (the thread is located on the left of the screw 

mount). Tighten each screw correctly. Over 

tightening may lead to connector abrasion.

Cover Propeller

Screw

Motor

ESC

CW or CCW Mark

LED*

Screw Mount Power Cable

ESC Signal Cable

*LED is on after motor started.

Mounting Frame Arms
Spreading Wings S1000+ User Manual

8 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

5. Gently lift the frame arm.

6. Twist the red knob to lock each arm in place. Be sure there is an audible click, which indicates a proper 

lock. Check the arm for movement. To store, untwist the knob and lower the frame arm.

7. Now unscrew 8 screws (M2.5x8 cheese) on the upper plate of the center frame and remove the upper 

plate. Then unscrew the 4 screws (M3x8 self-tapping, found under the center frame) of the round cover 

and remove it to gain access to the ESC and power cable installation area.

8. Plug each ESC signal cable into the slot near each arm on the center frame. 

Mounting Frame Arms
Spreading Wings S1000+ User Manual

© 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 9

9. Connect the power cables to the center frame. Each cable must be screwed into a positive (+) or negative (-) 

gold bracket. Each bracket will have two cables of the same color screwed into it. Red cables are positive 

and black cables are negative.

10. To ensure a reliable connection, rotate the screw until it is both tight and parallel to the connecting 

bracket.

11. Ensure all ESC cables, and power cables are correctly installed onto the center frame. 

Mounting Frame Arms

ESC cables

power cables
Spreading Wings S1000+ User Manual

10 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

12. Replace the round cover of the center plate, and re-tighten the 4 screws (M3x8 self-tapping). Then 

replace the upper plate of the center frame, and re-tighten the 8 screws (M2.5x8 cheese). 

13. Double check all frame arms. Arms M1 and M2 are the forward facing (nose), arms M5 and M6 are the 

tail. Seen from the top, motors on arms M1, M3, M5 and M7 rotate counter clockwise while those on arms 

M2, M4, M6 and M8 rotate clockwise.
© 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 11

Mounting Electronics and Wiring

Eight positions are reserved for mounting a flight control system, wireless video transmission module, 

receiver, and other accessories. The DJI A2 flight control system has been used here as an example. If using 

an A2, follow mounting and wiring instructions found in the A2 flight control system user manual. If using 

the DJI WK-M flight control system, please refer to the WK-M user manual for connections. Also be sure the 

firmware on your DJI flight controller has been updated to the latest version.

Instructions

1. Attach IMU module to the IMU area of the center frame. Ensure that it points toward the nose.

2. Attach the PMU module to the center frame.

Only mount the IMU in the IMU position of the center frame.

3. Mount the flight controller in the reserved position near the PMU module.

Mounting Electronics and Wiring

2S V-SEN

X1

PW

3V 5V 6S @

(2V 6V)

P M U

@

IMU

CAN1

ANT

S2

X1

S1

X2

X3

F1

F2

F3

M1 F4

M2

M3

M4

M5

M6

M7

M8

CAN2

LINK LED

CONTROLLER UNIT

CAN1

I

ANT

S2

X1

S1

X2

X3

F1

F2

F3

M1 F4 M2

M3

M4

M5

M6

M7

M8

CAN2

LINK LED

CONTROLLER UNIT

A2 Flight Controller

Reserved Position
Spreading Wings S1000+ User Manual

12 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

4. Attach the GPS collapsible mount to the center frame using M2.5×8 screws.

5. Mount a GPS module to the GPS mount with a bracket. Ensure the arrow points toward the nose and avoid 

catching your fingers in the bracket when folding for transportation.

6. The other reserved positions are indicated in the diagram below and can be used for mounting a receiver, 

LED flight indicator, iOSD module and wireless video transmission module.

Mounting Electronics and Wiring

M1

M2
Spreading Wings S1000+ User Manual

© 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 13

7. Check that each Anti-drop Kit has been firmly installed in the reserved positions. 

8. Note that the dampers are 45° silicon rubber. If you use other dampers or vibration absorbing balls, the 

quality of your aerial photography may be affected.

Mount the GPS with a bracket to avoid interference from the center frame power board.

Use glue to install the GPS bracket. Ensure it is firm and stable before every flight.

Once the Anti-drop Kit is installed and the pin is inserted into the washer, the Anti-drop Kit cannot be 

disconnected and reused.

Always test motors using the Assistant after installation. Refer to your flight control system user 

manual for details.

Mounting Electronics and Wiring

dampers
Spreading Wings S1000+ User Manual

14 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

Mounting Electronics and Wiring

Connecting the flight controller to the center frame

1. Connect the flight control system according to your flight control system user manual.

2. Connect the flight controller to the center frame with the connection cables. 

There are two kinds of connection cables. Choose the corresponding connection mode according to the 

connection cable in the box. 

Using the connector set: 

Plug in the connector set to the ESC signal outlet on the center frame. Then plug in the connector set to 

flight controller as shown below. 

(1) Yellow 4-pin cables are for M1~ M4 connections. The yellow cable should be connected to M1.

(2) Brown 4-pin cables are for M5~ M8 connections. The brown cable should be connected to M5.

(3) Black 4-pin cables are for four continuous ground pins connections. M1~M4 are connected as the 

following diagram shows.

A2 Flight Controller the ESC Signal Outlet CAN1 ANT

S2

X1

S1

X2

X3

F1

F2

F3

M1 F4

M2

M3

M4

M5

M6

M7

M8

CAN2

LINK LED

CONTROLLER UNIT

M1

2

3

4

5

6

M

M

M

M

M

M

M

7

8

1

2

3 M1

M2

M3

M4

M5

M6

M7

M8

1

2

3

M1

M2

M3

M4

M5

M6

M7

M8

brown

yellow

yellow

brown

the ESC Signal Outlet A2 Flight Controller

Using the 3-pin connection cable:

M1 through M8 correspond to each motor number. 

M1

2

3

4

5

6

M

M

M

M

M

M

M

7

8

CAN1

ANT

S2

X1

S1

X2

X3

F1

F2

F3

M1 F4

M2

M3

M4

M5

M6

M7

M8

CAN2

LINK LED

CONTROLLER UNIT

M1

M2

M3

M4

M5

M6

M7

M8
Spreading Wings S1000+ User Manual

© 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 15

If right and left servo cables are reversed, the landing gear will not function properly.

Connect all wires carefully and neatly to avoid cable damage caused by frame edges. 

Connecting the flight controller and landing gear

1. Connect the left servo (between M3 and M4) cable to the “L” port of the landing gear control board.

2. Connect the right servo (between M7 and M8) cable to the “R” port of the landing gear control board.

3. For the A2 flight control system, connect the F1 port of the flight controller to the “IN” port of the landing 

gear control board. Other flight control systems connect a 2-position channel receiver to the “IN” port.

Mounting Electronics and Wiring

If using a DJI WK-M flight control system, you must use the wires that came with the WK-M. M1 through 

M6 correspond to each motor number. M7 corresponds to F1 and M8 corresponds to F2 on the WK-M.

WKM Flight Controller the ESC Signal Outlet

M1

2

3

4

5

6

M

M

M

M

M

M

M

7

8

M1

M2

M3

M4

M5

M6

M7

M8

3

1

8

7

4

2

5

6 4

6

7

8

3

5

2

1

CAN1

ANT

S2

X1

S1

X2

X3

F1

F2

F3

M1 F4

M2

M3

M4

M5

M6

M7

M8

CAN2

LINK LED

CONTROLLER UNIT

R L IN

R L IN

F1

Right Servo Connector Left Servo Connector

CAN1

ANT

S2

X1

S1

X2

X3

F1

F2

F3

M1 F4

M2

M3

M4

M5

M6

M7

M8

CAN2

LINK LED

CONTROLLER UNIT

R L IN

R L IN

F1
16 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

Connecting XT60 Ports on the Center Frame

The bottom board is a power distribution board with three XT60 connectors for battery power.

Instructions

1. Connect the PMU power cable to the XT60 connector on top of the bottom board.

2. Connect the landing gear control board cable to the XT60 connector on the bottom of the bottom board.

3. Other connectors can supply power for other DJI devices, as required. 

Installing Battery

Soldering battery connectors

AS150 spark-proof connectors are used. They must be soldered to your battery power cables.

1. Remove the original battery connectors. Avoid cutting the power and ground cables at the same time, as 

this can cause a short circuit. We recommend wrapping unsoldered cables with insulating tape to prevent 

accidental connections. 

2. Pass the black ground wire through the black housing. After passing the wire through, solder the female 

bullet connector to the ground wire. Wait for the soldered connection to cool, then pull the housing back 

over the bullet connector.

3. Screw and pass the red power wire through the red housing. After passing the wire through, solder the 

male bullet connector to the power wire. Wait for the soldered connection to cool, and then screw and pull 

the housing back over the bullet connector. 

Connectors soldering diagram

Connecting XT60 Ports on the Center Frame / Installing Battery

2S V-SEN

X1

PW

3V 5V 6S @

(2V 6V)

P M U

@
Spreading Wings S1000+ User Manual

© 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 17

Installing and connecting battery 

1. Attach battery to battery tray. Do not use an oversized battery. Maximum installation dimension is 

80mm×120mm×200mm.

2. Connect the black connector and then the red connector to power on. Disconnect the red connector then 

black connector to power off.

Connectors are soldered

Installing Battery
18 © 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 

Setting Up the Landing Gear

Using a 2-position RC transmitter switch, landing gear retraction can be carried out remotely.

Setting up the transmitter

Select a 2-position switch (default setting is OK) as the control input for the landing gear. Ensure the 

corresponding receiver port is connected to the “IN” port on control board. For the A2 flight control 

system, connect the flight controller’s F1 port to “IN” port on control board.

Upper: Toggle the switch to this position to raise the landing gear.

Lower: Toggle the switch to this position to lower the landing gear.

If the transmitter switch has a FailSafe function, set the FailSafe value to the [Lower] position. This 

ensures that the landing gear will lower automatically when the receiver enters FailSafe mode.

To avoid accidental switch triggering, slide levers or other controls can be used for landing gear 

control.

Usage procedures

1. Ensure transmitter and receiver batteries are fully charged.

2. Toggle the switch to the [Lower] position, and then turn on the transmitter.

3. Ensure the “R”, “L” and “IN” connections are correct.

4. Ensure the landing gear is in the [Lower] position, then power on the system. If a solid green LED on the 

landing gear control board lights up, everything is normal. If it flashes green slowly, re-calibrate the system 

according to instructions in “Recalibrating Servo Travel”.

5. Toggle the switch to the [Upper] position ONLY AFTER takeoff.

6. Toggle the switch to the [Lower] position for landing.

Setting Up the Landing Gear
Spreading Wings S1000+ User Manual

© 2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved. 19

Servo power will shut off 3 seconds after the landing gear has reached its target position.

When powering on the system, if the transmitter switch is in the [Upper] position, the LED will flash 

red quickly as a warning. Toggle the switch to the [Lower] position to continue.

If there is an abnormal signal or no signal input into the “IN” port, the LED will slowly flash red. 

Check receiver and connections for problems.

If servo power consumption is too high, the LED will light up red. If this lasts more than 4 seconds, 

the landing gear will lower and the LED will flash green slowly. Re-calibration is needed before 

flying.

A2 flight control system users can use the A2 Assistant to set intelligent gear on the “Advanced” 

page. Refer to the “A2 user manual” for details.

LED Control Board Indicator

System normal — Solid green. 

Calibration required Blinks rapid green. 

Recalibration required Blinks slow green. 

Calibration failed — Solid yellow. 

Enter calibration mode Blinks rapid yellow.

System calibrating Blinks slow yellow.

Motor stalled — Solid red.

Unsafe startup alert Blinks rapid red.

 Input signal abnormal Blinks slow green. 

Landing Gear Specifications

Parameter Range Parameter Range

Working Voltage 3S~6S (LiPo) Input Signal PWM (High-Pulse Width 800us~2200us)

Working Current Max 1A@6S Output Signal PWM (Mid Position is 1520us) in 90Hz

Working Temperature -20~70° C Output Voltage 6V

Total Weight 875g Servo Travel 150° (Minimum 120° )

Setting Up the Landing Gear